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5 Francs
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 5 Francs / Franken / Franchi
(5 CHF)
Year: 1850-1884
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 25 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 37 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: switzerland
Description:
Obverse
In a mountain setting, Helvetia, the female personification of Switzerland, seated and wearing a toga, is holding a Swiss shield in her left hand and is raising the other toward the left side
Reverse
Lettering:
5 FR.
1874
B
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