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½ Franc
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 1/2 Franc / Franken / Franco
(0.5 CHF)
Year: 1875-1967
Material: Silver (.835)
Weight: 2.5 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 18.2 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.
Reverse
NOTE: The B Mintmark is below the ribbon on the wreath
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