Switzerland 1935-LB 20 francs

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Goldberg sale 81, lot 2034
photo courtesy Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

This specimen was lot 2034 in Goldberg sale 81 (Los Angeles, September 2014), where it sold for $411.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "Switzerland. 20 Francs, 1935-LB. Pop 68; 2 finer in 67. 14 finer at NGC in 67. PCGS graded MS-66. The Anteater Collection, Number One Finest Registry Set All Time at PCGS." This type was struck 1897-1935 in large numbers and most dates are readily available today for their bullion value. The "L" on the reverse indicates that the coin is a restrike of 1945-47.

Recorded mintage: 20,008,813.

Specification: 6.45 g, 0.900 fine gold, .186 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-499; KM-35.1.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert, Zürich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
  • 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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.

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