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This specimen was struck at the Bern mint for the Confederation of Switzerland in 1907. It is a common date of its type (struck 1888-1916, nearly the same span as the [[United States 1901 half dollar|Barber half dollar]], which it strongly resembles) yet is still expensive in nice condition. It was superseded in 1922 by a five francs bearing a portrait of hero William Tell. Confederation coinage commenced in 1850; prior to that, each canton struck its own coinage. In 1931, the five francs was reduced to 15 grams, .835 fine, and struck in that form until 1969.
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This specimen was struck at the Bern mint for the Confederation of Switzerland in 1907. It is a common date of its type (struck 1888-1916, nearly the same span as the [[United States 1901 half dollar|Barber half dollar]], which it strongly resembles) yet is still expensive in nice condition. It was superseded in 1922 by a five francs bearing a portrait of hero William Tell. Confederation coinage commenced in 1850; prior to that, each canton struck its own coinage. In 1931, the five francs was reduced to 15 grams, 0.835 fine, and struck in that form until 1969.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 277,000.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 277,000.
  
''Specification:'' 25 g, .900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW.
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''Specification:'' 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW.
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 34, [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-392]].
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 34, [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-392]].
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
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* 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
* Richter, Juerg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, ''Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart,'' Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
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* 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.
 
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.  
 
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.  
  
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* [[Switzerland 1904-B 5 francs|1904 5 francs]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1904-B 5 francs|1904 5 francs]]
 
* [[United States 1901 half dollar]]
 
* [[United States 1901 half dollar]]
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* [[Switzerland 1907-B 10 rappen|1907 10 rappen]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1907-B 1/2 franc|1907 ½ franc]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1907-B 1/2 franc|1907 ½ franc]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1907-B 5 rappen|1907 5 rappen]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1907-B 5 rappen|1907 5 rappen]]
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* [[Switzerland 1907-B franc|1907 franc]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1907-B 2 francs|1907 2 francs]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1907-B 2 francs|1907 2 francs]]
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* [[Switzerland 1907-B 20 francs|1907 20 francs]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1908-B 5 francs|1908 5 francs]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1908-B 5 francs|1908 5 francs]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1907]]
 
* [[Coins and currency dated 1907]]

Latest revision as of 13:38, 20 June 2025

from the Mountain Groan Collection
Swiss 1907 5 francs rev DSLR.jpg

This specimen was struck at the Bern mint for the Confederation of Switzerland in 1907. It is a common date of its type (struck 1888-1916, nearly the same span as the Barber half dollar, which it strongly resembles) yet is still expensive in nice condition. It was superseded in 1922 by a five francs bearing a portrait of hero William Tell. Confederation coinage commenced in 1850; prior to that, each canton struck its own coinage. In 1931, the five francs was reduced to 15 grams, 0.835 fine, and struck in that form until 1969.

Recorded mintage: 277,000.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 34, Dav-392.

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, 1901-2000, 47th 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.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.

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