Watch List notes:

SWITZERLAND. Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (Swiss Confederation). 1848-present. 1/2 Franken 1879 B (Silver, 18 mm, 2.49 g, 6 h). Helvetia standing facing, head to left, holding spear in her right hand and placing her left on Swiss coat of arms; all within circle of twenty-two stars; in exergue, HELVETIA. Rev. 1/2 Fr. / 1879 within oak and alpine rose wreath. HMZ 2-1206d. Good extremely fine.


From the collection of P. Mattli, Switzerland.