5 Francs Pattern, brass

€1.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1855
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Francs (5 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionBrass
Weight23 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Obverse: Antoine Bovy
Reverse: Marc Louis Bovy
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1229c, HMZ 2#1229d, Richt Pr2#52
Obverse descriptionWoman`s head with wreath facing left, engraver`s name below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONFEDERATION SUISSE A. BOVY
Reverse descriptionInscription and date within wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRESSE MONETAIRE M. L. BOVY A GENEVE ESSAI 1855
Edge
Mint
Mintage1855  - HMZ #2-1229c, smooth edge -
1855  - HMZ #2-1229d, ribbed edge -
Catalog ID4381537710
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