fwo_901773 - SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA 1 Franc Helvetia assise 1850 Paris
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Type : 1 Franc Helvetia assise
Date: 1850
Mint name / Town : Paris
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰
Diameter : 23 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 4,94 g.
Edge : cannelée
Rarity : R1
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : HELVETIA.
Obverse description : Helvetia assise et appuyée sur un écu, étendant la main sur des montagnes, signature A. BOVY.
Reverse
Reverse legend : 1 FR./ 1850/ A.
Reverse description : Légende dans une couronne composite.
Commentary
Bien que frappée à Paris, cette monnaie ne semble avoir été frappée qu'avec l'orientation à 12 heures en "frappe médaille".
Although struck in Paris, this coin appears to have been struck only with the 12 o'clock orientation in \\\"medal strike\\\"
Although struck in Paris, this coin appears to have been struck only with the 12 o'clock orientation in \\\"medal strike\\\"
Historical background
SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA
(since 1848)
Switzerland formed a Confederation in 1848. It adopted the Swiss Franc, aligned with the French Franc in 1850. It joined the Latin Union in December 1865. It remained neutral during the two world wars and later grew rich thanks to its banks.
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