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20 Francs Libertas

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Issuer SwitzerlandSwitzerland (1848-date)
Period Federal State (1848-date)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1883-1896
Value 20 Francs (20 CHF)
Currency Franc (1850-date)
Composition Złoto (.900) (10% copper)
Weight 6.452 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 29 July 1944
Number
N#
20901
References HMZ 2# 1194
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann. Der neue HMZ-Katalog. Band 2 - Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).
, Divo/Tob19# 292
Jean-Paul Divo, Edwin Tobler. Die Münzen der Schweiz im 19. Und 20. Jahrhundert. Bank Leu, Adolf Hess, Zürich, Switzerland / Luzern, Switzerland (2 volumes).
, KM# 31
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Fr# 495
Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes).
, Y# 40
Richard Sperry Yeoman. R. S. Yeoman's Modern & Current World Coins (16 volumes).

Series: Libertas series

Obverse

Głowa Libertas zwrócona w lewo, z włosami związanymi wstążką, w tiarze i wieńcu laurowym.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
CONFŒDERATIO HELVETICA
LIBERTAS

Engraver: Karl Schwenzer

Designer: Albert Walch

Reverse

Herb Szwajcarii. Pięcioramienna gwiazda powyżej. Wokół wieniec dębowy i laurowy.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
*
20 FR
1883
B

Engraver: Karl Schwenzer

Designer: Christian Bühler

Edge

Odmiana KM#31.1: Trzcinowa.
Odmiana KM#31.2: DOMINUS ★★★ | ★★★★★★★★★★ PROVIDEBIT
Odmiana KM#31.3: DOMINUS ★★★ | PROVIDEBIT ★★★★★★★★★★Automatically translated

Mints

Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
B Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)

Comments

Szwajcarskie złote monety nigdy nie zostały oficjalnie zdemonetyzowane, ale w 1936 r. frank został zdewaluowany w stosunku do złota, więc ich wartość kruszcowa stała się wyższa niż ich wartość prawna. W 1944 r. zaczęły one podlegać podatkowi obrotowemu, co było de facto demonetyzacją.Automatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1883  Photo 250 000 $ 800 $ 800 $ 1000 (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge 28%
1886  Photo 250 000 $ 820 $ 820 $ 820 $ 1100 (en) KM#31.3 26%
1887 B 176 (en) KM#31.3 ultra rare 1.4%
1888 B Photo 4 224 $ 14 000 (en) KM#31.3 ultra rare 3%
1889 B Photo 100 000 $ 820 $ 1300 (en) KM#31.3 11%
1890 B Photo 125 000 $ 980 (en) KM#31.3 10%
1891 B Photo 100 000 $ 1000 (en) KM#31.3 11%
1892 B Photo 100 000 $ 310 $ 920 $ 960 $ 980 (en) KM#31.3 14%
1893 B Photo 100 000 $ 860 $ 870 $ 970 (en) KM#31.3 14%
1893 B 25 (en) KM#31.3; struck with brighter gold; small cross punched in the center of the Swiss cross; ultra rare 1.4%
1894 B Photo 121 000 $ 840 $ 1000 (en) KM#31.3 13%
1895 B Photo 200 000 $ 830 $ 840 (en) KM#31.3 18%
1895 B 19 (en) KM#31.3; struck with brighter gold; small cross punched in the center of the Swiss cross; ultra rare 1.1%
1896 B (en) KM#31.2; different edge lettering; reported, but not confirmed 2%
1896 B Photo 400 000 $ 840 $ 870 $ 900 $ 980 (en) KM#31.3 40%

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Numista Rarity index: 27 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 808.14 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of złoto at 139 171 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual złoto weight: 0.187 oz
Current złoto price: 4328.70 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232615
Lot 62294
Internet Archive
2 Apr 2026 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS63 Prooflike)
USD 2196.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232550
Lot 62333
Internet Archive
4 Dec 2025 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 810.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232532
Lot 61328
Internet Archive
31 Jul 2025 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232532
Lot 61327
Internet Archive
31 Jul 2025 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232531
Lot 65326
Internet Archive
24 Jul 2025 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2025 June 10 Spotlight: Switzerland World Coins Showcase Auction 61506
Lot 25086
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2025 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2025 June 10 Spotlight: Switzerland World Coins Showcase Auction 61506
Lot 25085
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2025 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232447
Lot 63373
Internet Archive
14 Nov 2024 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 November 5 Spotlight: Switzerland World Coins Showcase Auction 61437
Lot 22090
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2024 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs (Libertas)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232349
Lot 61425
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2023 1883 – (en) KM#31.1; reeded edge UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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