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© Sincona AG
5 Francs Helvetia seated; trial; zinc
1850 year| Zinc | 17.5 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 CHF = USD 5.86 |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#278014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 Fr.
1850
B
Engraver: Antoine Bovy
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Comment
Two to five known pieces according to Jürg Richter, Die Proben und Materialvarianten von Schweizer Münzen, 2016.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Helvetia seated; trial; zinc) 1850 from Switzerland is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued in 1850, just two years after the establishment of the Swiss Federal State, and it features an image of Helvetia, the personification of Switzerland, seated on a rocky outcrop, symbolizing the country's newfound stability and unity. The use of zinc in the coin's minting was also a significant innovation at the time, as it was a relatively new material in coinage and reflected the country's efforts to modernize its currency.
