Bern CoA / Helvetica

Bern (Switzerland) - 5 Francs
Legend encircling a wreath topped with the Swiss cross, surrounding the coat of arms of Bern, featuring three diagonal stripes and a bear at the center.
Legend encircling Helvetica, clad in armor featuring Swiss cross and wielding sword, with shield with cross to the left and bear behind

Description

Obverse: Legend encircling a wreath topped with the Swiss cross, surrounding the coat of arms of Bern, featuring three diagonal stripes and a bear at the center.
Reverse: Legend encircling Helvetica, clad in armor featuring Swiss cross and wielding sword, with shield with cross to the left and bear behind

Commemorating the Bern Shooting Festival, part of the Shooting Thalers series. Engraved by Christian Bühler (obverse) and Edouard Durussel (reverse). Demonetized on 31 January 1934.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerBern
Ruling AuthorityFederal State (1848 AD - Present)
Period of Issue1885 AD - 1885 AD
Weight25.06 g
Diameter37 mm
Orientation
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6h
Denomination5 Francs
StandardSwitzerland - Shooting Thaler
ReferencesHMZ 2 #1343o; Richter SS #193; Dav ECT #391; Kr Swiss #52; X #S17

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
SwitzerlandAuctiones, eAuction 85 - Lot 548Aug 26, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent