Live auction - fwo_601739 - SWITZERLAND 2 Francs Helvetia 1850 Paris

SWITZERLAND 2 Francs Helvetia 1850 Paris XF

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Estimate :	160 €
Price :	210 €
Maximum bid :	210 €
End of the sale :	28 July 2020 20:14:57
bidders :	5 bidders

Type : 2 Francs Helvetia

Date: 1850

Mint name / Town : Paris

Quantity minted : 2500000

Metal : silver

Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰

Diameter : 27 mm

Orientation dies : 12 h.

Weight : 10,01 g.

Edge : cannelée

Rarity : R1

Catalogue references :

KM.19/10 - HMZ.2-1222

Obverse

Obverse legend : HELVETIA.

Obverse description : Helvetia assise et appuyée sur un écu, étendant la main sur des montagnes, signature A. BOVY.

Reverse

Reverse legend : 2 FR./ 1850/ A.

Reverse description : Légende dans une couronne composite.

Commentary

Ce type fut frappé à Paris en 1850. Bien que frappée à Paris, cette monnaie ne semble avoir été frappée qu'avec l'orientation à 12 heures en "frappe médaille".