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1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs

The 1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. composed of gold (.900) (10% copper) (6.452 g).

1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs

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The 1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs coin, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, engraved by Karl Schwenzer, and made of gold (.900) (10% copper). Weighing 6.452 grams, with a diameter of 21 mm, and a thickness of 1.25 mm, and featuring a variety km#31.1: reeded. variety km#31.2: dominus ★★★ | ★★★★★★★★★★ providebit variety km#31.3: dominus ★★★ | providebit ★★★★★★★★★★ edge.

The obverse is head of libertas facing left, with hair tied with ribbon, wearing tiara and laurel wreath. It reads "CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA LIBERTAS". The reverse is coat of arms of switzerland. five-pointed star above. oak and laurel wreath around. It reads "* 20 FR 1888 B".

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Weight
6.452 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.25 mm
Edge
Variety KM#31.1: Reeded. Variety KM#31.2: DOMINUS ★★★ | ★★★★★★★★★★ PROVIDEBIT Variety KM#31.3: DOMINUS ★★★ | PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★
Designer
Karl Schwenzer
Currency
Franc (1850-date)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs made of?
The 1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs is made of gold (.900) (10% copper), weighs 6.452 grams, and measures 21 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs minted?
The 1890 Confœderatio Helvetia 20 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.