5 Francs Head of Helvetia

€192.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1888-1916
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Francs (5 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionSilver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight25 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 February 1934
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1198, Divo/Tob19#297, KM#34, Schön#30, Y#33
Obverse descriptionHead of Helvetia, facing left, wearing a tiara with alpenroses.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA ᕀ 1907
(Translation: Swiss Confederation.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield. Five-pointed star above. Wreath formed of oak and laurel branches tied with a ribbon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 F B
EdgeSmooth with embossed inscriptions
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1888 B - rare - 25 000
1888 B - Specimen -
1889 B - - 225 000
1889 B - Specimen -
1890 B - - 305 000
1890 B - Specimen -
1891 B - - 150 000
1891 B - Specimen -
1892 B - - 190 000
1892 B - Specimen -
1894 B - rare - 34 000
1894 B - Specimen -
1895 B - rare - 46 000
1895 B - Specimen -
1896 B - Specimen -
1896 B - ultra rare - 2 000
1900 B - Specimen -
1900 B - very rare - 33 000
1904 B - - 40 000
1904 B - Specimen -
1907 B - - 277 000
1907 B - Specimen -
1908 B - - 200 000
1908 B - Specimen -
1909 B - - 120 000
1909 B - Specimen -
1912 B - - 11 000
1912 B - Specimen -
1916 B - - 22 000
1916 B - Specimen -
Catalog ID2492813310
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