Switzerland 1/2, 1, 2, and 5 Francs 1850 to 1874

These nice-looking silver coins from old Switzerland are avidly collected. Coins in superb condition, like the one in our picture from Heritage Auctions garner big-time value. Heritage's coin sold for $1250 US dollars in a 2013 auction. It is fully uncirculated, and has taken on a pleasant green-blue-rainbow tone. Coins in worse condition are worth much less. Here are some typical catalog values which apply to all dates, except as noted:

1/2 FRANC
worn: $15 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $50
well preserved: $150
fully uncirculated: $400
1/2 francs dated after 1897 are much more common; divide these values by three

1 FRANC
worn: $100 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $150
well preserved: $350
fully uncirculated: $550
1 franc coins dated 1857 are exceedingly rare, cataloging at $5000 in worn condition
1 franc coins dated 1860 are somewhat more rare, multiply these values by two
1 franc coins dated 1861 are more common, divide these values by three

2 FRANCS
worn: $40 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $120
well preserved: $350
fully uncirculated: $800
2 francs dated 1850 and 1863 are more rare, multiply these values by two
2 francs dated 1857 are exceedingly rare, cataloging at $6000 in worn condition

5 FRANCS
worn: $200 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $300
well preserved: $450
fully uncirculated: $1200
5 francs dated 1873 are very rare, cataloging at $2000 in average circulated condition

Use our Terminology page to properly interpret these catalog values.

As always, CoinQuest greatly appreciates Heritage for use of their coin image. It is a beautiful specimen!
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