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5 Francs Herdsman, silver, large type, 5 FR.
| Issuer | Swiss Federal Mint (Swissmint) |
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| Year | 1924-1928 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of a curly-haired Alpine herdsman wearing a traditional hooded shirt, a type commonly but erroneously identified as William Tell. The figure is rendered in high relief with naturalistic detail. The legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA arcs along the upper periphery, with the engraver's name P. BVRKHARD inscribed at the base of the bust truncation. |
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| Reverse description | A square heraldic shield bearing the coat of arms of Switzerland — a white cross on a red field — occupies the central field, flanked symmetrically by two sprigs of edelweiss in bloom, one to the left and one to the right. The denomination 5 FR. appears above the shield, and the date and mint mark are inscribed below, separated by the shield's lower edge. The overall composition reflects a classically balanced, emblematic design typical of early twentieth-century Swiss coinage. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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