5 Centimes, Switzerland

5 Centimes, Switzerland, 1847 obverse image5 Centimes, Switzerland, 1847 reverse image
5 Centimes coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1847
  • Period:
    Republic and Canton of (1815-1848)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Centimes Reference Price

Reference Price

$34.00-$129.94

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

5 Centimes Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denticles along rim, then lettering, inner rim centre has denomination and date

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms in centre, sun up top with IHS inside, lettering to the left and right

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

5 Centimes Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

POST TENE~ ~BRAS LUX A. B.

Reverse:

REPUBLIQUE ET CANTON DE GENEVE 5 CENTIMES 1847

5 Centimes Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Billon

Size

5 Centimes sizes
  • Weight:2.0 g
  • Diameter:19 mm
  • Thickness:0.8 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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