Switzerland 1911-B 2 francs

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Sincona sale 94, lot 3314

This specimen was lot 3314 in Sincona sale 94 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$416 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"SCHWEIZ Eidgenossenschaft, 2 Franken 1911 B, Bern. NGC MS64+. Prachtvolle Erhaltung. (confederation of Switzerland, two francs of 1911, Bern mint. Magnificent condition.)"

This type was struck 1874-1967 in this alloy at the Bern mint. 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. It is a better date.

Recorded mintage: 400,000 plus specimens.

Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, 27.4 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-21, Divo 274, HMZ 2-1202q.

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 94: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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