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5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.)

🇨🇭 Switzerland · 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.) · 1850–1989
Regular
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
MintmarkB
Mintage 11,300,000 pattern/specimen mintage unpublished
EdgeLettered (DOMINUS *** | PROVIDEBIT |)
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver
DesignerPaul Burkhard
ReferenceKM# 37, Schön# 35.1, Y# 34
Collector's Key World IDCKW-CHE-1254

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1923 Switzerland 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.) coins were minted?
11,300,000 were struck (pattern/specimen mintage unpublished).
What is a 1923 Switzerland 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1923 Switzerland 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.)?
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 1923 Switzerland 5 Francs (Herdsman; silver; large type; 5 Fr.) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.