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CCE Signature Sale 3054 7-8 April 2017
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Confederation silver Essai 5 Francs 1855 AU Details (Harshly Cleaned) NGC, designed by Bovy and struck by Huguenin Freres in Neuchatel, KM-XE5, Plain Edge, a private issue, struck as a proposal for Swiss coinage. Sharply struck, with evidence of double-striking noted. Numerous marks are noted on the obverse, and reverse, with small edge bumps and a reverse cud (excess metal), as struck, on the reverse at 3 o'clock. Quite rare in silver.
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD
Confederation silver Essai 5 Francs 1855 AU Details (Harshly Cleaned) NGC, designed by Bovy and struck by Huguenin Freres in Neuchatel, KM-XE5, Plain Edge, a private issue, struck as a proposal for Swiss coinage. Sharply struck, with evidence of double-striking noted. Numerous marks are noted on the obverse, and reverse, with small edge bumps and a reverse cud (excess metal), as struck, on the reverse at 3 o'clock. Quite rare in silver.
Estimate: 1000-1200 USD