Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 1855

Pattern; brass

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1855
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Brass
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 23
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1855. Struck in Brass. Measures 37 mm and weighs 23 g.

Obverse
Woman's head with wreath facing left, engraver's name below.
Reverse
Inscription and date within wreath.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1855  — HMZ #2-1229c, smooth edge
1855  — HMZ #2-1229d, ribbed edge

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