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Switzerland, Confederation (1850-). 1850 Inaugural Presentation 9 -Coin Set. First year's complete coinage series of the Confederation: 1 and 2 Rappen in copper; 5, 10, 20 Rappen and 1/2 Franc, 1Franc, 2 Francs and 5 Francs in silver, Paris ("A") and Strasbourg ("BB") mints. . . Extremely rare and all in the finest MS condition. Five out of the nine coins are the highest graded and the other 4 are the second highest graded in the PCGS Population. . . . 1 Rap 1850 A, Paris mint, KM 3.1, PCGS MS65RB, (only one finest graded PCGS MS66BN). . 2 Rappen 1850 A , Paris mint, KM 4, PCGS MS65RB, (only two finest graded PCGS MS66RB and one MS66RD). . 5 Rappen 1850, KM 5, PCGS MS65, highest graded by PCGS (MS65 PCGS population = 2 coins). . 10 Rappen 1850 BB, Strasbourg mint, KM 6, PCGS MS66, highest graded by PCGS (MS66 PCGS population = 3 coins). . 20 Rappen 1850 BB, Strasbourg mint, KM 7, PCGS MS65 (only one finest higher graded PCGS MS66). . 1/2 Franc 1850 A, Paris mint, KM 8, PCGS MS67 (only one finest graded PCGS MS68). . 1 Franc, 1850 A, Paris mint, KM 9, PCGS MS67, highest graded by PCGS (MS67 PCGS population = 5 coins). . 2 Francs 1850 A, Paris mint, KM 10, PCGS MS67, highest graded by PCGS.(only one). . 5 Francs 1850 A, Paris mint, KM 11, PCGS MS66, highest graded by PCGS (MS66 PCGS population= 3 coins). . . . This splendid unique "ensemble" comes with the original presentation box (interior blue velvet, exterior dark green and gold with the emblematic Swiss cross in red) in very good condition. . . Extremely rare in this condition. . . Noteworthy are the silver 1/2, 1, 2 and 5 Francs, all graded MS67 or above, with gem striking details and patina. An unique opportunity to own an historical testimony of Switzerland's first Confederation coinage of the finest condition! . . . . compare Heritage ( auction June 2005, lot 14526), where a similar set sold ungraded for USD 12,000,. MS



(20000 - 25000 USD)