5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead, Switzerland

5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead, Switzerland, 1850 obverse image5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead, Switzerland, 1850 reverse image
5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1850
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead 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.

5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with ribbon below.

Engraver:


Antoine Bovy

Designer:


Friedrich Fisch

Obverse

Description:


Helvetia seated, facing left, wearing laurel wreath and toga, with right arm raised and holding shield with coat of arms of Switzerland in left hand. Plow and wheat spikes to the right. Mountains to the left.

Engraver:


Antoine Bovy

Designer:


Friedrich Fisch

Edge

Description:


Plain.

5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


HELVETIA A. BOVY

Reverse:


5 Fr. 1850

5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Lead

Size

5 Francs Helvetia seated; piedfort; lead sizes
  • Weight:35.17 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain.
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