1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver, Switzerland

1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver, Switzerland, 1875-1967 obverse image1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver, Switzerland, 1875-1967 reverse image
1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1875-1967
  • 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 standing; 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 standing; silver Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Antoine Bovy

Designer:

Friedrich Fisch

Obverse

Description:

Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation.

Engraver:

Antoine Bovy

Designer:

Albert Walch

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVETIA A . BOVY INCᵀ.

Reverse:

1 Fr. 1899 B

1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)

Size

1 Franc Helvetia standing; silver sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23.3 mm
  • Thickness:1.52 mm
  • Edge:Reeded.

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