1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes
The 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes is a business-strike issue from Switzerland, struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland. A relatively low-mintage year at 990,000 struck — scarcer than most Helvetia 5 Centimes issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. composed of billon (.050 silver) (1.67 g).
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The 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes coin, has a total mintage of 990,000, 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 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes?
- The 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes has a total mintage of 990,000.
- What is the 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes made of?
- The 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes is made of billon (.050 silver), weighs 1.67 grams, and measures 17.15 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes minted?
- The 1876 Helvetia 5 Centimes was struck at the Swiss Mint, Switzerland mint.