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* Divo, Jean-Paul, and Edwin Tobler, ''Die Münzen der Schweiz, im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert,'' Zurich: Bank Leu & Co AG, 1969.
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* 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,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.  
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.  
  
 
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* [[Switzerland 1948-B 2 francs|1948 2 francs]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1948-B 2 francs|1948 2 francs]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1955-B 5 rappen|1955 5 rappen]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1955-B 5 rappen|1955 5 rappen]]
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* [[Switzerland 1955-B 20 rappen|1955 20 rappen]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1955-B 1/2 franc|1955 ''demi-franc'']]
 
* [[Switzerland 1955-B 1/2 franc|1955 ''demi-franc'']]
 
* [[Switzerland 1956-B franc|1956 franc]]
 
* [[Switzerland 1956-B franc|1956 franc]]

Latest revision as of 13:42, 20 June 2025

Sincona sale 83, lot 5324

This specimen was lot 5324 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$134 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "SWITZERLAND, 2 Franken 1955 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: 1,032,000 plus specimens, a very common date.

Specification: 10 g, .835 fine silver, 27.4 mm diameter, reeded edge, this specimen 9.97 g.

Catalog reference: KM 21, Divo 567, HMZ 2-1202nn.

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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