5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr., Switzerland

5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr., Switzerland, 1922-1923 obverse image5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr., Switzerland, 1922-1923 reverse image
5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr. coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Switzerland flagSwitzerland
  • Years of Minting:
    1922-1923
  • Period:
    Federal State (1848-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr. 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; silver; large type; 5 Fr. Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) branch with four flowers to the left. Rusty-leaved alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) branch with flowers in right field.

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:


Smooth with inscription in relief, including 13 stars

5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr. Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA P . BVRKHARD

Reverse:


5 Fr. 1923 B

5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr. Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (10% copper)

Size

5 Francs Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr. sizes
  • Weight:25 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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