20 Francs Durussel pattern, gold

€280,540.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1871
TypePattern
Value20 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionGold
Weight6.451 g
Dimensions21.00 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1226a, Richt Pr2#65, KM#Pn19, Fr#492
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) flowering spring to the left. Oak (Quercus robur) branch to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHELVETIA 20 F.
Reverse descriptionHead of Helvetia as a young woman facing left, wearing diadem, edelweiss wreath, and pearl necklace. 22 stars around representing the cantons of Switzerland.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1871 DURUSSEL
Edge
Mint
Mintage1871  - - 30
Catalog ID7467098340
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