1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs
The 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Only 622 examples were struck — the lowest mintage in the entire Helvetia Seated 2 Francs series, making this the key date. composed of silver (.900) (10% copper) (10 g).
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The 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs coin, has a total mintage of 622, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of silver (.900) (10% copper). Weighing 10 grams, with a diameter of 27.4 mm, and a thickness of 2.15 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 behind. It reads "HELVETIA A . BOVY". The reverse is wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below. It reads "2 Fr. 1850 A".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.900) (10% copper)
- Weight
- 10 g
- Diameter
- 27.4 mm
- Thickness
- 2.15 mm
- Edge
- Reeded.
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs?
- The 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs has a total mintage of 622.
- What is the 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs made of?
- The 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs is made of silver (.900) (10% copper), weighs 10 grams, and measures 27.4 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs minted?
- The 1857 Helvetia Seated 2 Francs was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.