1/2 Franc Swiss 1875 Helvetia, the female allegorical figure of Switzerland, is depicted wearing a toga, holding a spear, leaning on a shield with the Swiss cross, and looking to the left. She is surrounded by 22 stars representing the then 22 Swiss cantons. The abbreviation "INCT" from the Latin word "incidit" means "engraved" and announces the name of the engraver.