1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc
The 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Only 526 examples were struck — the lowest mintage in the entire Helvetia Seated 1 Franc series, making this the key date. composed of silver (.900) (10% copper) (5 g).
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The 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc coin, has a total mintage of 526, and struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint. Made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighing 5 grams, with a diameter of 23.2 mm, and featuring a reeded. edge.
The obverse is 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. It reads "HELVETIA A . BOVY". The reverse is wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below. It reads "1 Fr. 1850 A".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.900) (10% copper)
- Weight
- 5 g
- Diameter
- 23.2 mm
- Edge
- Reeded.
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc?
- The 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc has a total mintage of 526.
- What is the 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc made of?
- The 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc is made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighs 5 grams, and measures 23.2 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc minted?
- The 1857 Helvetia Seated 1 Franc was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.