Heritage Auctions

5 Francs – Switzerland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Laupen

Context

Year: 1939

Issuer: Switzerland

Period:

(since 1848)

Currency:

(since 1850)

Demonetization: 1 April 1971

Total mintage: 30,600

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 15 g

Silver weight: 12.52 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #42

Numista: #27035

Value

Exchange value: 5 CHF = $6.51

Bullion value: $34.39

Obverse

Inscription:

CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA

REMO ROSSI

Translation:

Swiss Confederation

Remo Rossi

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Italian

Designer: Remo Rossi

Reverse

Inscription:

5 FR.

LAUPEN MCCCXXXIX

1939

B

Script: Latin

Designer: Remo Rossi

Edge

Lettering:★★★ DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★

Legend:

★★★ DOMINUS PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★

Translation:

The Lord will provide.

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Bern	B

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1939	B	30,600

⭐ Somewhat Rare