5 Francs Pattern; piedfort; silver, Switzerland

Main information

Country:
Switzerland
Years of Minting:
1855
Period:
Federal State (1848-date)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

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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:

Inscription and date within wreath.

Engraver:

Marc Louis Bovy

Designer:

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Obverse

Description:

Woman's head with wreath facing left, engraver's name below.

Engraver:

Antoine Bovy

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

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Obverse:

CONFEDERATION SUISSE A. BOVY

Reverse:

PRESSE MONETAIRE M. L. BOVY A GENEVE ESSAI 1855

Composition

Silver

Size

Weight:50 g
Diameter:37 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:n/a

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5 Francs Pattern; piedfort; silver, Switzerland

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Obverse

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