20 Francs Wiener pattern, Switzerland

20 Francs Wiener pattern, Switzerland, 1873 obverse image20 Francs Wiener pattern, Switzerland, 1873 reverse image
20 Francs Wiener pattern coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1873
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)
20 Francs Wiener pattern 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.

20 Francs Wiener pattern Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Inscription in two lines, surrounded by wreath formed of laurel and oak branches tied with a ribbon below.

Engraver:

Léopold Wiener

Designer:

Dorer

Obverse

Description:

Helvetia (allegory of Switzerland) seated on a rock, facing left, holding sword in right hand and resting left hand on shield with coat of arms on Switzerland. Oak stump with offshoot to the right. Mountains in the background. 22 stars around symbolising the number of Swiss cantons at the time.

Engraver:

Léopold Wiener

Designer:

Dorer

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

20 Francs Wiener pattern Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVETIA L WIENER

Reverse:

20 Fr. 1873

20 Francs Wiener pattern Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

20 Francs Wiener pattern sizes
  • Weight:6.452 g
  • Diameter:21.00 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:Reeded.

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