1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes
The 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Mintage of 4,530,000 is on the higher end for the Helvetia 10 Centimes series — readily available in most grades. composed of billon (.100 silver) (2.5 g).
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The 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 4,530,000, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of billon (.100 silver). Weighing 2.5 grams, with a diameter of 19.15 mm, and a thickness of 1.45 mm, and featuring a plain. edge.
The obverse is coat of arms of switzerland on ornate shield. oak branches with acorns behind. It reads "HELVETIA 1875". The reverse is wreath formed of two oak branches with acorns tied with a ribbon below. It reads "10 B".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Billon (.100 silver)
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Diameter
- 19.15 mm
- Thickness
- 1.45 mm
- Edge
- Plain.
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes?
- The 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes has a total mintage of 4,530,000.
- What is the 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes made of?
- The 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes is made of billon (.100 silver), weighs 2.5 grams, and measures 19.15 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes minted?
- The 1851 Helvetia 10 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.