5 Francs Pattern, brass

Issuer Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1855
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Francs (5 CHF)
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Brass
Weight 23 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique 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 description Woman`s head with wreath facing left, engraver`s name below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CONFEDERATION SUISSE A. BOVY
Reverse description Inscription and date within wreath.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRESSE MONETAIRE M. L. BOVY A GENEVE ESSAI 1855
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1855 - HMZ #2-1229c, smooth edge -
1855 - HMZ #2-1229d, ribbed edge -
Numisquare ID 4381537710
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