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1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs

The 1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. composed of silver (.900) (10% copper) (25 g).

1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs

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The 1873 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs made of?
The 1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs is made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighs 25 grams, and measures 37 mm in diameter.
Where was the 1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs minted?
The 1873 Helvetia, Seated 5 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.