Switzerland, Swiss Confederation, 20 Franken 1883-1896, 5.81 g fine, vf-xf

Schweiz, Eidgenossenschaft, 20 Franken 1883-1896, 5,81 g fein, ss-vz

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20 Franken 21 mm 5.81 g fine, 1883-1896. Head of Helvetia left, old type / Indication of value and confederate crest within wreath
(COIN TYPE PICTURE). Friedb. 495; GOLD, very fine to extremely fine, current price

Switzerland

Original member of the Latin Monetary Union
Last member of the union

Helvetia is the female personification of Switzerland. Originally Helvetia was an ancient region of central Europe occupying a plateau between the Alps and the Jura Mountains that corresponded roughly to the western part of modern Switzerland. The Swiss continue to use the Latin word Helvetia for their country when it is inappropriate or inconvenient to use any or all of the four official languages of Switzerland. Thus, the name appears on postage stamps, coins etc.

Additional Information

Category 1	World Coins
Category 2	Switzerland
Category 3	Swiss Confederation
Denomination	20 Franken
Date	1883-1896
Material	Gold
Condition	very fine to extremely fine
Supplement	current price
Catalogue	Friedb. 495
Catalogue 2	KM 19/31
Weight	6.45 g
Fine weight	5.81 g fine
Fineness	900
Diameter	21 mm
Item Number	AG2067