Switzerland 1850-A franc

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1850-51 and 1857 only. A similar type (KM 9a, 0.800 fine) was issued 1860-61. It was superseded in 1874 by the familiar standing Helvetia type. All are expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 5,750,000 for 1850-51.

Specification: 5 g, 0.900 fine silver, .144 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 9.

Source:

• Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Zürich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.

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• 1850-A 2 rappen
• 1850 5 rappen
• 1850-BB 5 rappen
• 1850-BB 10 rappen
• 1850-BB 20 rappen
• 1850-A ½ franc
• France 1850-A 2 francs
• 1850-A 2 francs
• 1850-A 5 francs
• 1851-A 5 francs
• 1857-B franc
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