5 Francs Herdsman; silver; small type 1931-1969 Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) Silver (.835) (16.5% copper) Coin Value and Price Guide -

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1931-1969
Period:
Federal State (1848-date)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation 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:

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:

Paul Burkhard

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Paul Burkhard

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Embossed lettering.

Obverse:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA P , BVRKHARD , INCᵀ,

Reverse:

5 FR. 1937 B

Composition

Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)

Size

Weight:15 g
Diameter:31.45 mm
Thickness:2.4 mm
Edge:n/a

5 Francs Herdsman; silver; small type, Switzerland

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Obverse

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Edge

Description:

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