Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 1850
Helvetia seated; trial; zinc
Information
Country
Switzerland (1848-date)
Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency
Franc
(1850 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1850
Ruler
Federal State
(1848–9999)
Composition
Zinc
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
17.5
Diameter (mm)
37
Description
5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1850. Struck in Zinc. Measures 37 mm and weighs 17.5 g.
- Obverse
- Helvetia seated, facing left, wearing laurel wreath and toga, with right arm raised and holding shield with coat of arms of Switzerland in left hand. Plow and wheat spikes to the right. Mountains to the left.
- Reverse
- Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with ribbon below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | — |
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