1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes
The 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. Mintage was 5,779,891, in line with typical production for the series. composed of billon (.150 silver) (3.25 g).
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The 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 5,779,891, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of billon (.150 silver). Weighing 3.25 grams, with a diameter of 21.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.05 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is coat of arms of switzerland on ornate shield. alpine rose springs behind. It reads "HELVETIA 1850". The reverse is wreath formed of two alpine rose springs with flowers tied with a ribbon below. It reads "20 BB".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Billon (.150 silver)
- Weight
- 3.25 g
- Diameter
- 21.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.05 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes?
- The 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes has a total mintage of 5,779,891.
- What is the 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes made of?
- The 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes is made of billon (.150 silver), weighs 3.25 grams, and measures 21.05 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes minted?
- The 1851 Helvetia 20 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.