{"product_id":"1980-switzerland-5-francs-coin-swiss-herdsman-swiss-cross-copy","title":"1929 Switzerland ½ Franc .835 Silver Coin – Standing Helvetia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Swiss \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehalf franc coin dated 1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.835 silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the classic standing Helvetia design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelvetia, the female personification of Switzerland, stands holding a spear beside a shield bearing the Swiss cross. A circle of stars surrounds the figure, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“HELVETIA”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath. The reverse displays the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“½ Fr.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the date within an intricate wreath of oak leaves and floral foliage. Beaded borders frame both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the interwar period, this small silver coin offers an attractive example of traditional Swiss coinage, with details that reward a closer look. An appealing addition to a European or world 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 1929 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ½ franc \/ 50 centimes \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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard minted weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5 g \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 18.1 mm\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 visible wear to the raised design, surface marks and uneven darker toning around the details. The date, denomination and main designs remain visible. Not professionally graded; please examine the photographs for 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":67811205185667,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/ChatGPTImageOct15_2026_04_13_29PM.jpg?v=1792044882","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/1980-switzerland-5-francs-coin-swiss-herdsman-swiss-cross-copy","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}