Switzerland (1848-date) 5 Francs, 1886

Helvetia seated; trial; copper

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Switzerland (1848-date) Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1850 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1886
Ruler Federal State (1848–9999)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 23.06
Diameter (mm) 37

Description

5 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1886. Struck in Copper. Measures 37 mm and weighs 23.06 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
1886 

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