1894 Helvetia 5 Francs
The 1894 Helvetia 5 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. composed of silver (.900) (10% copper) (25 g).
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The 1894 Helvetia 5 Francs coin, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of silver (.900) (10% copper). Weighing 25 grams, with a diameter of 37 mm, and featuring a smooth with embossed inscriptions<span class="translated_info" data-details-id="d64991a9d330e6"><img src="/design/icones/translated.svg" alt="automatically translated" /></span><div id="d64991a9d330e6" class="translated_details" aria-hidden="true"><div class="translated_details_intro">this is an automatic translation. the original text is:</div><div lang="fr">lisse avec inscriptions en relief</div></div> edge.
The obverse is head of helvetia, facing left, wearing a tiara with alpenroses. It reads "CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA ᕀ 1907". The reverse is coat of arms of switzerland on ornate shield. five-pointed star above. wreath formed of oak and laurel branches tied with a ribbon below. It reads "5 F B".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.900) (10% copper)
- Weight
- 25 g
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Edge
- Smooth with embossed inscriptions<span class="translated_info" data-details-id="d64991a9d330e6"><img src="/design/icones/translated.svg" alt="Automatically translated" /></span><div id="d64991a9d330e6" class="translated_details" aria-hidden="true"><div class="translated_details_intro">This is an automatic translation. The original text is:</div><div lang="fr">Lisse avec inscriptions en relief</div></div>
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1894 Helvetia 5 Francs made of?
- The 1894 Helvetia 5 Francs is made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighs 25 grams, and measures 37 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1894 Helvetia 5 Francs minted?
- The 1894 Helvetia 5 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.