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2 Francs (Helvetia seated; 80% silver)

🇨🇭 Switzerland · 2 Francs (Helvetia seated; 80% silver) · 1850–1989
Regular
Weight10 g
Diameter27 mm
MintmarkB
Mintage 500,000 pattern/specimen mintage unpublished
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition80% Silver
DesignerFerdinand Korn, Friedrich Fisch
ReferenceKM# 10a, Schön# 22a, Y# 28
Collector's Key World IDCKW-CHE-1352

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1863 Switzerland 2 Francs (Helvetia seated; 80% silver) coins were minted?
500,000 were struck (pattern/specimen mintage unpublished).
What is a 1863 Switzerland 2 Francs (Helvetia seated; 80% silver) made of?
0.800 Silver, weighing 10 g.
What is the melt value of a 1863 Switzerland 2 Francs (Helvetia seated; 80% silver)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1863 Switzerland 2 Francs (Helvetia seated; 80% silver) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.