1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs
The 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Only 300,000 examples were struck, putting this among the rarest issues in the Helvetia Standing 2 Francs series. composed of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) (8.8 g).
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The 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs coin, has a total mintage of 300,000, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and engraved by Antoine Bovy. Made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighing 8.8 grams, with a diameter of 27.4 mm, and a thickness of 2.15 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is full-length figure of helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the swiss confederation. in 1983, a 23rd star was added for the canton of jura, which was founded in 1979. It reads "HELVETIA A . BOVY INCᵀ.". The reverse is wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below. It reads "2 Fr. 1968 B".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Weight
- 8.8 g
- Diameter
- 27.4 mm
- Thickness
- 2.15 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Antoine Bovy
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs?
- The 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs has a total mintage of 300,000.
- What is the 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs made of?
- The 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs is made of copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), weighs 8.8 grams, and measures 27.4 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs minted?
- The 1905 Helvetia Standing 2 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.