Switzerland 1910-B 2 francs

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Sincona sale 97, lot 3551

This specimen was lot 3551 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "SCHWEIZ Eidgenossenschaft, 2 Franken 1910 B, Bern. NGC MS62." This type was struck at the Bern mint 1874-1967. The design is still in use today tho the coin is now copper-nickel. This specimen is struck to the standard of the French two francs of 1866-1920. This date is scarce. Prior to confederation in 1850, each Swiss canton issued its own coins.

Recorded mintage: 250,000 plus specimens, a scarce date.

Specifications: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, 27.4 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 21, Divo 266, HMZ 2-1202p.

Sources:

  • 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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 98: The Konrad Bürki Collection - Part 3 (Swiss Cantonal Coins), Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
  • Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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