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Maker(s):Swiss Confederation (minted under)
Culture:Swiss
Title:Half Franc
Date Made:1937
Type:Coin/Numismatic
Materials:Silver
Place Made:Europe; Switzerland; Bern
Accession Number:  MH 1997.14.493
Credit Line:Gift of the estate of Eileen Paradis Barber (Class of 1929)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
Obverse: Helvetia standing, facing left, holding spear and Swiss shield, encircled by 22 stars; HELVETIA
Reverse: Wreath, half oak and half wildflower (possibly Gentian or Bluebell); ½ FR. 1937

Tags:
money

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