5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge, Switzerland

5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge, Switzerland, 1968-2024 obverse image5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge, Switzerland, 1968-2024 reverse image
5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1968-2024
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Embossed lettering.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge 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 Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


The Swiss escutcheon with flower wreaths and the face value, date and mintmark if present at bottom.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Paul Burkhard

Obverse

Description:


Bust of curly-haired herdsman, facing right, wearing hooded shirt, often mistakenly identified as William Tell.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Paul Burkhard

Edge

Description:


Embossed lettering.

5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA P , BVRKHARD , INCᵀ,

Reverse:


5 FR. 1994 B

5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)

Size

5 Francs Herdsman; copper-nickel; embossed edge sizes
  • Weight:13.20 g
  • Diameter:31.45 mm
  • Thickness:2.35 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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