1 Franc, Switzerland

1 Franc, Switzerland, 1845 obverse image1 Franc, Switzerland, 1845 reverse image
1 Franc coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1845
  • Period:
    Cantonal administration
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Lausanne, Switzerland
1 Franc Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.25-$149.00

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

1 Franc Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

CONFEDERATION SUISSE, 1 FRANC, Guerrier debout, tenant une hallebarde de la main gauche et un cusson portant linscription XXII CANT

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

CANTON DE VAUD, 10 AOUT 1845, écusson vaudois avec légende LIBERTE ET PATRIE, surmonté d'une couronne de chêne, flanqué de branche de chêne et de laurier

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Franc Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CANTON DE VAUD LIBERTE ET PATRIE 10 AOUT 1845

Reverse:

CONFEDERATION SUISSE XXII CANT. 1 FRANC

1 Franc Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.914)

Size

1 Franc sizes
  • Weight:7.35 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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