Description: All coins have the legend of either Helvetia or Confœderatio Helvetica, the Latin name of the Swiss Confederation, along with the year number. The 5, 10, and 20 centimes coins show a head of Liberty in profile, designed by Karl Schwenzer (1879). The 1⁄2, 1, and 2 francs coins show a standing figure of the national personification Helvetia, designed by Albert Walch (1860). The 5 francs coin on the obverse shows a portrait of an "alpine herdsman" (Alphirte), designed by Paul Burkhard (1922), and on the reverse the federal coat of arms; additionally it has the inscription Dominus Providebit embossed on the edge. IssuerSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) PeriodFederal State (1848-date) TypeStandard circulation coin Years1850-1851 Value½ Franc (½ CHF) CurrencyFranc (1850-date) CompositionSilver (.900) (10% copper) Weight2.5 g Diameter18.2 mm ShapeRound TechniqueMilled OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized1 January 1869
Price: 96 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-31T21:57:00.000Z
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