Switzerland (1848-date) 2 Francs, 1854

Brass; pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1854
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Brass (76% copper, 24% zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 27
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1854. Struck in Brass (76% copper, 24% zinc). Measures 27 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
Woman's head with oak leaves facing left, date below, star above.
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Edge
Reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1854  — Richter #46; coin alignment
1854  — Richter #47; medal alignment

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