Switzerland 1851-A 5 francs

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from the Mountain Groan Collection
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This type was struck 1850-51 and 1873-74 only. This issue was struck in Paris. It was superseded in 1888 by a liberty head type (KM 34). All are expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 500,000 for 1850-51.

Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, .723 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 11, Dav-376.

Source:

  • Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Zürich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.

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