Three 1978, 1981, 1996 Swiss 5 Francs Coins

Three Switzerland 5 Francs coins struck in copper-nickel. The group includes two specimens of the standard circulation design featuring the hooded bust of Saint Nicholas of Flue on the obverse, inscribed CONFOEDERATIO HELVETICA. The reverse of these coins displays the Swiss coat of arms within a wreath, inscribed 5 FR and dated 1978 and 1996 respectively. The 1996 specimen bears a B mint mark for the Bern mint. The third coin is a 1981 commemorative issue marking the 500th anniversary of the Diet of Stans, featuring an abstract obverse design inscribed STANS 1481 and a reverse with a large numeral 5 flanked by FR and HELVETIA. Total weight 43.5g. Dimensions: 31.5mm Weight: 43.5 g Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£7.5

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