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½ Franc
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 1/2 Franc / Franken / Franco
(0.5 CHF)
Year: 1850-1851
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 2.5 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 18.2 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: 1/2 Fr. 1850
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