2 Francs
Country: Switzerland
Denomination: 2 Francs / Franken / Franchi
(2 CHF)
Year: 1874-1967
Material: Silver (.835)
Weight: 10 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 27.4 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
Lettering:
2 Fr.
1936
B
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