Helvetia Seated 1 Franc
Spanning 1850 to 1861, the Helvetia Seated 1 Franc catalog contains 5 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc at just 526 struck.
Helvetia Seated 1 Franc Mintage by Year
Peak 3MCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
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 behind.
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Helvetia Seated 1 Franc minted?
- The Helvetia Seated 1 Franc was minted by Switzerland from 1850 to 1861.
- How many Helvetia Seated 1 Franc coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 9,267,526 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc coins were struck.
- What is the Helvetia Seated 1 Franc made of?
- The Helvetia Seated 1 Franc is made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighs 5 grams, and measures 23.2 mm in diameter.