Switzerland (1848-date) ½ Franc, 1850 – 1851

Helvetia seated

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Franc
Year 1850 – 1851
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 18.2
Demonetized 1 January 1869

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1851 A Indicating hand 2.3M 56%
1851 A Indicating hand — Specimen 0.8%
1850 A Indicating hand 4.5M 61%
1850 A Indicating hand — Specimen 1.5%

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