5 Francs Constitution; silver, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1948
Period:
Federal State (1848-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Embossed lettering
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

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

Reverse

Description:

Inscription in six lines. Swiss cross below.

Engraver:

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Designer:

August Blaesi

Obverse

Description:

Woman sitting and child standing, both facing left, holding olive branch in outstretched right hands.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Max Weber

Edge

Description:

Embossed lettering

Obverse:

HELVETIA WEBER

Reverse:

5 FR. CONSTITUTIO ANNI MDCCCXLVIII HELVETIÆ FORTIORIS FUNDAMENTUM 1948 B

Composition

Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)

Size

Weight:15 g
Diameter:31 mm
Thickness:2.35 mm
Edge:n/a

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5 Francs Constitution; silver, Switzerland

Main information

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Coin Design

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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