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5 Francs Helvetia seated
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1886 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 1934 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 Fr.
1874
B
Engraver: Antoine Bovy
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Varieties:
A mintmark variety:
Mint: Paris
Mint master: Charles-Louis Dierick (1845-1860)
Mint master's mark: hand in exergue, on the left
Chief engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre (1843-1855)
Engraver's mark: greyhound head in exergue, on the right
