Switzerland. 1 Franc 1861 / Helvetia seated (No Reserve Price)

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Swiss silver coin (0.800 fineness), minted in Bern in 1861, depicting Helvetia seated facing left with a laurel crown and toga, right arm raised and shield with the Swiss coat of arms in the left hand, plough and sheaves to the right, mountains in the background; weight 5 g, diameter 23.2 mm, thickness 1.83 mm, BB/Spl condition, rarity R, designed by Friedrich Fisch and engraved by Ferdinand Korn.

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Elvezia seated, facing left, with a laurel crown and toga, right arm raised and shield with the coat of arms of Switzerland in the left hand. Plow and wheat ears to the right. Mountains in the background.
Year: 1861
Material: Silver 0.800
Zecca: B. (Bern)
Conservation: BB/Spl
Rarity: R
Engraver: Ferdinand Korn
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge: Knurled
Weight: 5 grams
Diameter: 23.2 mm
Thickness: 1.83 mm

Elvezia seated, facing left, with a laurel crown and toga, right arm raised and shield with the coat of arms of Switzerland in the left hand. Plow and wheat ears to the right. Mountains in the background.
Year: 1861
Material: Silver 0.800
Zecca: B. (Bern)
Conservation: BB/Spl
Rarity: R
Engraver: Ferdinand Korn
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge: Knurled
Weight: 5 grams
Diameter: 23.2 mm
Thickness: 1.83 mm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Switzerland
Year/Period and Variation
1861 / Helvetia seated
Denomination
1 Franc
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of items
1
Theme
History
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