{"product_id":"1874-switzerland-2-francs-835-silver-coin-standing-helvetia-first-year-copy","title":"1969 Switzerland 1 Franc Coin – Standing Helvetia \u0026 Floral Wreath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss one franc coin dated 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the classic standing Helvetia design and struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e83.5% silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelvetia, the female personification of Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing with a spear beside a shield bearing the Swiss cross. A ring of stars surrounds the figure, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“HELVETIA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse displays the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1 Fr.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above the date, framed by an intricate wreath of oak leaves and floral foliage tied with a ribbon at the base. Beaded borders finish both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive example of Switzerland’s traditional silver coinage, with visible detail in Helvetia’s robes, the shield and the decorative wreath. A suitable addition to a Swiss, European or world silver coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switzerland \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One franc \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .835 silver (83.5% silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circulated, with wear to raised details, surface scratches and marks, and uneven toning. The main designs, denomination and date remain visible. Not professionally graded; please examine both photographs carefully to assess condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact coin pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67811623927939,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/ChatGPTImageOct15_2026_05_06_09PM.jpg?v=1792048046","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/1874-switzerland-2-francs-835-silver-coin-standing-helvetia-first-year-copy","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}