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Lot 2091

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Starting price 35,000 CHF
Result 35,000 CHF

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Description

5 Francs 1896. Head of Helvetia with diadem of alpine roses to l. Rev. Divided value with Swiss arms. The whole in a wreath of an oak- and laurel. Edge lettering: DOMINUS***/PROVIDEBIT/ **********. 24.94 g. Divo 149. HMZ 2-1198h. Of great rarity. Good very fine-extremely fine.

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The 5 Francs 1896 counts among the great rarities of Swiss federal coinage. Although the professional literature claims an emission of 2'000 specimens, only 10-20 pieces are known today. Inasmuch, the figures for the emission must be wrong.