20 Francs Durussel pattern, zinc

€310,635.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1871
TypePattern
Value20 Francs (20 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionTin
Weight4.22 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#–, Richt Pr2#68, KM#Pn18
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
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1871  - -
Catalog ID8716522050
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