5 Rappen Libertas, nickel

€1.00
IssuerSwitzerland (1848-date)
Year1932-1941
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Rappen (0.05 CHF)
CurrencyFranc (1850-date)
CompositionNickel (magnetic)
Weight2 g
Dimensions17.15 mm
Thickness1.16 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 January 1984
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1212, Divo/Tob19#320, KM#26b, Schön#24b, Y#23a
Obverse descriptionHead of Libertas (Roman goddess of liberty) facing right, with braided hair tied with ribbon, and wearing tiara.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA ᛭ 1937 ᛭ LIBERTAS
(Translation: Swiss Confederation ᛭ 1937 ᛭ LIBERTAS)
Reverse descriptionWreath formed of two branches of grapevine bearing three bunches of grapes each and bound with a ribbon below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 B
EdgePlain
MintB
Bern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Mintage1932 B - - 6 000 000
1933 B - - 3 000 000
1934 B - - 4 000 000
1936 B - - 1 000 000
1937 B - - 2 000 000
1938 B - - 1 000 000
1939 B - - 10 048 000
1941 B - - 3 087 000
Catalog ID9095216700
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