5 Francs Helvetia seated, Switzerland

5 Francs Helvetia seated, Switzerland, 1850-1886 obverse image5 Francs Helvetia seated, Switzerland, 1850-1886 reverse image
5 Francs Helvetia seated coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1850-1886
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date), Bern, Switzerland (1225-date), Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)
5 Francs Helvetia seated 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 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 in the background.

Engraver:

Antoine Bovy

Designer:

Friedrich Fisch

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

5 Francs Helvetia seated Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

HELVETIA A . BOVY

Reverse:

5 Fr. 1874 B

5 Francs Helvetia seated Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (10% copper)

Size

5 Francs Helvetia seated sizes
  • Weight:25 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:2.35 mm
  • Edge:Reeded.

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