Switzerland 1902-B 5 rappen

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Sincona sale 83, lot 5267

This specimen was lot 5267 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 150 CHF (about US$201 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND, 5 Rappen 1902 B, Bern. Äusserst seltene Erhaltung. NGC MS65. Prachtexemplar (Extremely rare condition, Cabinet piece)." This type was struck 1879-1980 without change. This is not a rare date but later dates from after World War Two are available for a dollar or two in any grade.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000, a better date.

Specification: 2 g, copper-nickel, 17.15 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 26, Divo 199, HMZ 2-1212w.

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, 1901-2000, 47th 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.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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