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100 Francs Essai
| Issuer | Swiss Federal Mint |
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| Year | 1925 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing draped bust of Helvetia, her hair loosely gathered and braided at the nape, set against a stylised alpine mountain landscape in the background. Edelweiss and alpine flora adorn the lower right of the bust, while the engraver's signature LANDRY appears in small letters at the lower left of the field. The legend HELVETIA arcs along the upper rim in bold incuse Latin capitals. The whole design is enclosed within a fine beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | Central denomination 100 FR in large bold numerals flanking a radiant Swiss cross displayed above, with sunburst rays emanating from behind the cross filling the upper field. The date 1925 appears in the centre field below the denomination, with the mint mark B and the word ESSAI inscribed at the lower centre. Symmetrical sprays of alpine flora, including edelweiss and berry-bearing branches, sweep across the lower portion of the field. The design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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