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[[Image:S83-5326.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 83, lot 5326]] | [[Image:S83-5326.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 83, lot 5326]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Switzerland 1961 2 francs obv DSLR.jpg|300px|thumb|formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection]] | ||
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| − | + | The first specimen was lot 5326 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 90 CHF (about US$121 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Switzerland|SWITZERLAND]], 2 Franken 1961 B, Bern. ''Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. Erstabschlag. FDC'' (Very rare in this condition, Specimen strike. Uncirculated)." 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 [[France 1920 2 francs KM-845.1|French two francs]] of 1866-1920. This is a very available date, tho the Specimens are scarce. | |
''Recorded mintage:'' 4,653,000 plus specimens, a very common date. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 4,653,000 plus specimens, a very common date. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 10 g, .835 fine silver, 27.4 mm diameter, reeded edge, this specimen 9.99 g. | + | ''Specification:'' 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, 27.4 mm diameter, reeded edge, this specimen 9.99 g. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 21, Divo 611, HMZ 2-1202ss. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 21, Divo 611, HMZ 2-1202ss. | ||
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| − | * Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, ''Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert,'' | + | * 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. | * 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. | * 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. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023. |
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
* [[Switzerland 1960-B 2 francs|1960 2 francs]] | * [[Switzerland 1960-B 2 francs|1960 2 francs]] | ||
| − | * [[Switzerland | + | * [[Switzerland 1961-B franc|1961 franc]] |
| + | * [[Switzerland 1963-B 2 francs|1963 2 francs]] | ||
* [[Switzerland 1966-B 2 rappen|1966 2 rappen]] | * [[Switzerland 1966-B 2 rappen|1966 2 rappen]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1961]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1961]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 82, 83]] | + | [[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 82, 83]][[Category:Selections from the Mountain Groan Collection]] |
Latest revision as of 14:07, 21 January 2026
The first specimen was lot 5326 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 90 CHF (about US$121 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND, 2 Franken 1961 B, Bern. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. Erstabschlag. FDC (Very rare in this condition, Specimen strike. Uncirculated)." 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. This is a very available date, tho the Specimens are scarce.
Recorded mintage: 4,653,000 plus specimens, a very common date.
Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver, 27.4 mm diameter, reeded edge, this specimen 9.99 g.
Catalog reference: KM 21, Divo 611, HMZ 2-1202ss.
- 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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