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Confederation silver Specimen Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1855 SP61 PCGS, KM-XE5, HMZ-2-1229a, Richter-2-49 (R3). Plain edge. Designed by Bovy and struck by Huguenin Frères in Neuchâtel as a proposal for Swiss coinage. An exceptional design which is rather rare in silver, this attractive piece features an underlying luster and sublime toning, with hints of goldenrod and cobalt near the peripheries. A truly wondrous pattern.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-confederation-silver-specimen-piefort-essai-5-francs-1855-sp61-pcgs-/a/3085-32025.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1200-1500 USD
Confederation silver Specimen Piefort Essai 5 Francs 1855 SP61 PCGS, KM-XE5, HMZ-2-1229a, Richter-2-49 (R3). Plain edge. Designed by Bovy and struck by Huguenin Frères in Neuchâtel as a proposal for Swiss coinage. An exceptional design which is rather rare in silver, this attractive piece features an underlying luster and sublime toning, with hints of goldenrod and cobalt near the peripheries. A truly wondrous pattern.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-confederation-silver-specimen-piefort-essai-5-francs-1855-sp61-pcgs-/a/3085-32025.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD