ШВЕЙЦАРИЯ-½ ФРАНК-1974-KM# 23a 

МЕТАЛ -Copper-nickel

ТЕГЛО - 2,2 g

ДИАМЕТЪР - 18,2 mm

ДЕБЕЛИНА - 1,25 mm

ОРИЕНТАЦИЯ -   Medal alignment ↑↑

ТИРАЖ - 45,006,400                        KM#23a.3 (with 23 stars; medal alignment)

½ Franc

Obverse

Full-length figure of Helvetia, standing, facing left, wearing toga, holding a spear in right hand, and supporting shield with coat of arms of Switzerland with left hand. 22 stars around, representing the 22 cantons of the Swiss confederation. In 1983, a 23rd star was added for the Canton of Jura, which was founded in 1979.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HELVETIA
A. BOVY INCᵀ.

Unabridged legend: Antoine Bovy incidit

Translation: Engraved by Antoine Bovy.

Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Designer: Albert Walch

Reverse

Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with a ribbon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
½ Fr.
1974

Engraver: Antoine Bovy

Designer: Albert Walch

Edge

Reeded

VG-120