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1 Franc
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 1 Franc / Franken / Franco
(1 CHF)
Year: 1875-1967
Material: Silver (.835)
Weight: 5 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 23.3 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: switzerland
Description:
Obverse
Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland, wearing a toga, is holding a spear and is leaning on a Swiss shield. She is encircled by the 22 stars representing the 22 cantons in which the Confederation then consisted. Design: Albert Walch
Reverse
Denomination and year within wreath, mitmark below.Design: Friedrich Fisch
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