Discover the 1935 Switzerland 5 Francs coin, a stunning piece of numismatic history featuring a charming bust of a curly-haired herdsman, often misidentified as William Tell, and adorned with the Swiss coat of arms alongside delicate edelweiss and alpenrose motifs. Struck in .835 silver and measuring 31.45mm in diameter, this coin is a valuable addition for collectors and investors alike, with references such as HMZ 2# 1200 and KM# 40 confirming its significance.
- Issuer: Switzerland (1848-date)
- Year: 1935
- 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