Switzerland Half Franc Silver Coin

Switzerland Half Franc Silver Coin

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Sale price  ₹999.00 Regular price  ₹1,250.00
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Switzerland Half Franc Silver Coin

Switzerland Half Franc Silver Coin

Sale price  ₹999.00 Regular price  ₹1,250.00
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Features

Issuer Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period Federal State (1848-date)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1875-1967
Value ½ Franc (½ CHF)
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Silver (.835) (.165 copper)
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 18.2 mm
Thickness 1.28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 April 1971
Number
N#
180
References HMZ 2# 1206, Divo/Tob19# 307, KM# 23, Schön# 27, Y# 31

Series: Helvetia standing series

Obverse

Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HELVETIA
A. BOVY INCᵀ.

Translation:
Antoine Bovy incidit.
Engraved by Antoine Bovy.

Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Designer: Albert Walch

Reverse

Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
½ Fr.
1878
B

Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Designer: Albert Wach

Edge

Reeded.

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