5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs, Switzerland

5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs, Switzerland, 1944 obverse image5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs, Switzerland, 1944 reverse image
5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1944
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    starred
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs Reference Price

Reference Price

$40.00-$89.95

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

5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Swiss cross surrounded by legend.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Emil Wiederkehr

Obverse

Description:

Kneeling wounded soldier, facing right, wearing hat, pulling arrow from his chest with his left hand and throwing rock at the enemy with his right hand.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Emil Wiederkehr

Edge

Description:

starred

5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVETIA E . WEIDERKEHR

Reverse:

5 FR MORI MALUNT QUAM SUPERARI ST. JAKOB AN DER BIRS MCDXLIV B 1944

5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)

Size

5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs sizes
  • Weight:15 g
  • Diameter:31 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:starred

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