1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs
The 1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. This is the first year of issue for the Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs series. composed of silver (.900) (10% copper) (25 g).
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The 1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs coin, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, engraved by Antoine Bovy, and made of silver (.900) (10% copper). Weighing 25 grams, with a diameter of 37 mm, and a thickness of 2.35 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 in the background. It reads "HELVETIA A . BOVY". The reverse is wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with ribbon below. It reads "5 Fr. 1874 B".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.900) (10% copper)
- Weight
- 25 g
- Diameter
- 37 mm
- Thickness
- 2.35 mm
- Edge
- Reeded.
- Designer
- Antoine Bovy
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs made of?
- The 1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs is made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighs 25 grams, and measures 37 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs minted?
- The 1850 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.