Commemoration of the first Swiss 5 Francs coin

Commemoration of the first Swiss 5 Francs coin - obverseCommemoration of the first Swiss 5 Francs coin - reverse

© Diego Knyte

Features

Location SwitzerlandSwitzerland (1848-date)
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
Composition Silver (.9999)
Weight 30 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 3.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
52946

Commemorative issue

Commemorating the release of the Swiss Franken

Obverse

Obverse reproduction of the Swiss 5 Franken from 1850 to 1884 (KM#11) with the addition of 2 symbols at the 6 o'clock position.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HELVETICA at 12 o'clock position and engraver A BOVY at the 9 o'clock position.

Engraver: A. Bovy

Reverse

Wreath following outer edge with wording in center and silver purity stamp.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NACHPRÄGUNG
DER ERSTEN
5-FRANKEN-MÜNZE
AUS DEM JAHR
1850
999.9

Edge

Reeded

Mint

AG Argor-Heraeus, Mendrisio, Switzerland

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