Lot 868
Switzerland. Silver 5 Francs, 1851-A. Dav- 376; KM-11. Figure of Switzerland seated left, arm resting on shield. Reverse: Value and date, within oak and flower wreath. Exceptional surfaces and strike. Satiny luster, with devices outlined in multi-colored iridescent toning. Rare in high grade. NGC graded MS-65.
During the 19th century, Europe moved closer and closer to a uniform coinage. Although predating the attempted final solution in the matter, the Union Latine accords of 1865 (which were stewarded by Napoleon III of France), Switzerland's largest silver coin was already equivalent to the French 5 Francs and the Italian 5 Lire (and the earlier silver Scudo), all of which tended to be slightly lighter than the various German "Convention" talers, but significantly heavier than the "Vereins" talers.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
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| Realized $2,875 |
