Switzerland Helvetia coins - 5 Swiss Francs Silver coin |
5 Swiss Francs Silver coin |
Obverse: Female laureated and togate personification of the Swiss Confederation, holding Swiss flang and olive branch. A shooter holding a crossbow and an armoured foot soldier, holding sword and axe, both leaning on shields.
Legend: ENTRÉE DE FRIBOURG & SOLEURE DANS LA CONFÉDÉRATION SUISSE – 1481
Tranlsated: "Entry of Fribourg and Solothurn into the Swiss Confederation – 1481"
Reverse: Swiss cross within ray of lights above arms of Bern infront of crossed rifles and wreath. Denomination (5 Fr.) below.
Legend: TIR FÉDÉRAL À FRIBOURG 1881 ("Federal shoot in Fribourg") - 5 Fr
Mintage: 30,000 pcs.
Medallist: E. Durossel
Region: Fribourg (Switzerland)
References: Davenport 389, HMZ 2-1343m, Martin 217, KM-X17.
Denomination: 5 Francs ("Shooting Thaler") - Commemorating the Entry of Fribourg and Solothurn into the Swiss Confederation – 1481
Weight: 24.99 gram of Silver (.835)
Diameter: 37 mm