1908 SWITZERLAND 5 FRANCS
£395.00
1908 Switzerland 5 Francs in .900 silver. Features the Helvetia head obverse and Swiss shield reverse. A classic early‑20th‑century Federal silver coin.
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The 1908 Switzerland 5 Francs is part of the long‑running Federal silver series introduced in 1888, struck in .900 silver and admired for its elegant classical design. These large silver 5 Francs pieces have strong collector appeal due to their size, artistry and high‑quality Swiss minting.
The obverse features the head of Helvetia, facing right, wearing a plaited crown of braids. The legend CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA arcs around the portrait. This design is one of the most recognisable motifs in Swiss numismatics and represents national unity and identity.
The reverse displays the Swiss shield surrounded by an ornate wreath of oak and laurel. The denomination 5 FR appears prominently. The reverse is bold, balanced and characteristic of Switzerland’s early Federal silver coinage.
Examples with strong detail and attractive toning are highly desirable among collectors of European crowns, Swiss Federal coinage and early‑20th‑century silver.
- Country: Switzerland
- Year: 1908
- Denomination: 5 Francs
- Metal: .900 Silver
- Weight: 25g
- Diameter: 37mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Obverse: Head of Helvetia
- Reverse: Swiss shield with oak and laurel wreath
- Classification: Federal silver coinage
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