5 Francs Battle of Saint Jakob an der Birs

€12,905.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1944
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Francs (5 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight15 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 April 1971
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1223g, Divo/Tob19#332, KM#45, Schön#40, Y#52
Obverse descriptionKneeling wounded soldier, facing right, wearing hat, pulling arrow from his chest with his left hand and throwing rock at the enemy with his right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHELVETIA E . WEIDERKEHR
Reverse descriptionSwiss cross surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 FR MORI MALUNT QUAM SUPERARI ST. JAKOB AN DER BIRS MCDXLIV B 1944
Edgestarred
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1944  - Specimen -
1944 B - - 101 680
Catalog ID2695243810
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