This stunning 1932 Switzerland 5 Francs coin showcases a beautifully detailed bust of a curly-haired herdsman, often misidentified as the legendary William Tell, on the obverse, while the reverse features the iconic Swiss coat of arms surrounded by delicate edelweiss and alpenrose branches. Composed of .835 silver and measuring 31.45mm in diameter, this collectible piece is a must-have for investors and numismatists looking to enhance their collections with a unique piece of Swiss history.
- Issuer: Switzerland (1848-date)
- Year: 1932
- Face Value: 5 Francs
- Composition: Silver (.835) (16.5% copper)
- Size: 31.45mm diameter
- Obverse: Bust of curly-haired herdsman, facing right, wearing hooded shirt, often mistakenly identified as William Tell.
- Reverse: Coat of arms of Switzerland on square shield. Edelweiss (Leontopodium nivale) branch with four flowers to the left. Rusty-leaved alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) branch with flowers in right field.
- Catalogue Reference: HMZ 2# 1200, Divo/Tob19# 301, KM# 40, Schön# 36, Y# 36
- Numista N#: 194