1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes
The 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. This is the first year of issue for the Helvetia 5 Centimes series. Mintage of 7,970,000 is on the higher end for the Helvetia 5 Centimes series — readily available in most grades. composed of billon (.050 silver) (1.67 g).
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The 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 7,970,000, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint, and made of billon (.050 silver). Weighing 1.67 grams, with a diameter of 17.15 mm, and a thickness of 1.25 mm, and featuring a plain. edge.
The obverse is coat of arms of switzerland on ornate shield. ears of wheat behind. It reads "HELVETIA 1873". The reverse is wreath formed of two grapevine branches with grapes, tied with ribbon below. It reads "5".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Billon (.050 silver)
- Weight
- 1.67 g
- Diameter
- 17.15 mm
- Thickness
- 1.25 mm
- Edge
- Plain.
- Currency
- Franc (1850-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes?
- The 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes has a total mintage of 7,970,000.
- What is the 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes made of?
- The 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes is made of billon (.050 silver), weighs 1.67 grams, and measures 17.15 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes minted?
- The 1850 Helvetia 5 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.