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Commemoration of the first Swiss 5 Francs coin
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Faithful reproduction of the obverse of the Swiss 5 Franken coin (KM#11, 1850-1874), depicting a seated allegorical figure of Helvetia facing right, her right arm extended, resting her left hand on a Swiss cross shield, with alpine scenery to her left and wheat sheaves to her right. The legend HELVETIA arcs above, the engraver's name A. BOVY appears vertically along the left field, and two small symbols are present at the 6 o'clock position below the exergue line. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a decorative wreath of laurel, oak, and floral branches encircling the entire field, tied with a ribbon at the base. The central field bears a five-line commemorative inscription in relief, with the year 1850 prominently displayed at the bottom of the legend. |
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