1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver, Switzerland

1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver, Switzerland, 1860-1861 obverse image1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver, Switzerland, 1860-1861 reverse image
1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1860-1861
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.

Engraver:

Ferdinand Korn

Designer:

Friedrich Fisch

Obverse

Description:

Helvetia seated, facing left, wearing laurel wreath and toga, with right arm raised, and holding shield with coat of arms of Switzerland in left hand. Plow and wheat spikes to the right. Mountains behind.

Engraver:

Ferdinand Korn

Designer:

Friedrich Fisch

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVETIA KORN

Reverse:

1 Fr. 1860 B

1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.800) (20% copper)

Size

1 Franc Helvetia seated; 80% silver sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.22 mm
  • Edge:Reeded.

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