Switzerland (1848-date) 20 Francs, 1871
Durussel pattern; gold
Information
Country
Switzerland (1848-date)
Switzerland (1848-date)
Currency
Franc
(1850 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
20 Francs
Year
1871
Ruler
Federal State
(1848–9999)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.451
Diameter (mm)
21
Description
20 Francs from Switzerland (1848-date). Issued in 1871. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.45 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) flowering spring to the left. Oak (Quercus robur) branch to the right.
- Reverse
- Head of Helvetia as a young woman facing left, wearing diadem, edelweiss wreath, and pearl necklace. 22 stars around representing the cantons of Switzerland.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | 30 | € 37000,00 |
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