1859 Switzerland 20 Rappen - 1859 B Helvetica 20 Rappen - Swiss 20 Rappen 1859, Great Coin

This listing is for the photographed 1859 Switzerland 20 Rappen

All Swiss coins have the legend of either Helvetia or Confœderatio Helvetica, the Latin name of the Swiss Confederation, along with the year number. The 5, 10, and 20 centimes coins show a head of Liberty in profile, designed by Karl Schwenzer (1879). The 1⁄2, 1, and 2 francs coins show a standing figure of the national personification Helvetia, designed by Albert Walch (1860). The 5 francs coin on the obverse shows a portrait of an "alpine herdsman" (Alphirte), designed by Paul Burkhard (1922), and on the reverse the federal coat of arms; additionally it has the inscription Dominus Providebit embossed on the edge.

Issuer Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Ruling authority Federal State (1848-date)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1850-1877
Value 20 Rappen (0.20 CHF)
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Billon (.050 silver)
Weight 1.67 g
Diameter 17.15 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled