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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 | 1924-1928 |
| 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#19999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Two edelweiss springs with flowers to the left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR.
1926
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.) 1924-1928 from Switzerland is that it was designed by the Swiss artist and sculptor, Paul Burkhard. Burkhard was known for his work in various artistic fields, including sculpture, painting, and graphic design. His design for the 5 Francs coin features a depiction of a herdsman on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of Switzerland and the denomination. Burkhard's design was chosen as the winner of a competition held by the Swiss Federal Government in 1923, and the coin was subsequently minted from 1924 to 1928.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 B | 182000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 B | 2830000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 B | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 B | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.) 1924-1928 coin.
