© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.
| Silver (.900) (10% copper) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1922-1923 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 CHF) |
| Currency | Franc (1850-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (10% copper) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 1934 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) branch with four flowers to the left. Rusty-leaved alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) branch with flowers in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 Fr.
1923
B
Designer: Paul Burkhard
Edge
Smooth with inscription in relief, including 13 stars
Lettering: DOMINUS *** | PROVIDEBIT | **********
Translation: The Lord Will Provide
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.) 1922-1923 from Switzerland is that it was designed by the artist and engraver, Paul Burkhard. Burkhard was a prominent Swiss artist who was known for his work in various fields, including numismatics. He designed several coins for Switzerland, including this particular 5 Francs coin, which features a depiction of a herdsman on the obverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's agricultural industry and the hardworking people who were a part of it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 B | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 B | 11300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.) 1922-1923 coin.
