20 Francs Libertas, Switzerland

20 Francs Libertas, Switzerland, 1883-1896 obverse image20 Francs Libertas, Switzerland, 1883-1896 reverse image
20 Francs Libertas coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1883-1896
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
20 Francs Libertas Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.00-$20.00

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

20 Francs Libertas Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Switzerland. Five-pointed star above. Oak and laurel wreath around.

Engraver:

Karl Schwenzer

Designer:

Christian Bühler

Obverse

Description:

Head of Libertas facing left, with hair tied with ribbon, wearing tiara and laurel wreath.

Engraver:

Karl Schwenzer

Designer:

Albert Walch

Edge

Description:

Variety KM#31.1: Reeded. Variety KM#31.2: DOMINUS ★★★ | ★★★★★★★★★★ PROVIDEBIT Variety KM#31.3: DOMINUS ★★★ | PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★

20 Francs Libertas Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA LIBERTAS

Reverse:

* 20 FR 1888 B

20 Francs Libertas Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900) (10% copper)

Size

20 Francs Libertas sizes
  • Weight:6.452 g
  • Diameter:21 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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