Switzerland (1848-date) 1 Franc, 1928

Helvetia standing; nickel; trial

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1928
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Nickel
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.38
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1928. Struck in Nickel. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.38 g.

Obverse
Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation. (Antoine Bovy incidit.Engraved by Antoine Bovy.)
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Edge
Plain or reeded.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1928 B 3 plain edge; Richter Pr#2-134 50%
1928 B 20 reeded edge; Richter Pr#2-133 50%

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