Switzerland (1848-date) 20 Francs, 1873

Wiener pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 20 Francs
Year 1873
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.452
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 1.25
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1873. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.45 g.

Obverse
Helvetia (allegory of Switzerland) seated on a rock, facing left, holding sword in right hand and resting left hand on shield with coat of arms on Switzerland. Oak stump with offshoot to the right. Mountains in the background. 22 stars around symbolising the number of Swiss cantons at the time.
Reverse
Inscription in two lines, surrounded by wreath formed of laurel and oak branches tied with a ribbon below.
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1873  1K Fr# 493; Brussels mint (angel head mintmark) 75%
1873  80 Fr# 494; Bern mint 50%

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