Description
1872 Switzerland 5 Francs Specimen Zurich
Description: Enhance your collection with this rare 1872 Switzerland 5 Francs Specimen Zurich coin. This coin is in Specimen condition and comes securely housed in a Hartberger holder. With a limited mintage of only 10,000, this coin is a significant piece of Swiss numismatic history12.
Key Features:
- Year: 1872
- Issuer: Switzerland
- Composition: Silver (0.835)
- Weight: 25 grams
- Diameter: 37 mm
- Condition: Specimen
- Holder: Hartberger
- Mintage: 10,000
- Catalogue References: KM# S1112
- Price: £700
Highlights:
- Historical Significance: Commemorates the Zurich Shooting Festival of 1872.
- Design Details: Obverse features the bust of a curly-haired herdsman, often mistaken for William Tell, while the reverse showcases the Swiss coat of arms.
- Collector’s Item: A valuable addition for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.