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| − | * 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. |
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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]] | ||
| + | * [[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
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.
- 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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