1 Franc Helvetia standing, nickel, trial

€150,087.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1928
TypePattern
Value1 Franc (1 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionNickel
Weight4.38 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Antoine Bovy
In circulation to
Reference(s) Richt Pr2#133, Richt Pr2#134, KM#Pn50
Obverse descriptionFull-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHELVETIA A . BOVY INCᵀ.
(Translation: Antoine Bovy incidit. Engraved by Antoine Bovy.)
Reverse descriptionWreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 Fr. 1928 B
EdgePlain or reeded.
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1928 B - plain edge; Richter Pr#2-134 - 3
1928 B - reeded edge; Richter Pr#2-133 - 20
Catalog ID4916074300
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