1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes
The 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Only 20 examples were struck — the lowest mintage in the entire Coat of Arms 2 Centimes series, making this the key date. composed of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) (2.5 g).
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The 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 20, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre. Made of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc), weighing 2.5 grams, with a diameter of 20 mm, and a thickness of 0.98 mm, and featuring a plain. edge.
The obverse is coat of arms of switzerland on ornate shield. oak branch to the right. laurel branch to the left. hat with feather above. It reads "HELVETIA 1925". The reverse is wreath with two laurel branches tied with a ribbon below. It reads "2 B".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Diameter
- 20 mm
- Thickness
- 0.98 mm
- Edge
- Plain.
- Designer
- Jean-Jacques Barre
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes?
- The 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes has a total mintage of 20.
- What is the 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes made of?
- The 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes is made of bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc), weighs 2.5 grams, and measures 20 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes minted?
- The 1896 Coat of Arms 2 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.