Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Free Shoot of the Basel Shooting Society Silver Medal, 1909. PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
R-132b; Martin-83. By Hans Frei, Basel. 29mm. Obverse: Plumed helmet above the society's arms, flanked by Arms of Switzerland and Basel-Stadt; perimeter legend; Reverse: Bust of Basilea facing left; anepigraphic. The society was founded in 1466 for guarding and defense purposes and still exists today. An attractive specimen of a dark argent patina with liberal amounts of subtle blue and russet toning. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. Comes with display box from before being certified. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300
R-132b; Martin-83. By Hans Frei, Basel. 29mm. Obverse: Plumed helmet above the society's arms, flanked by Arms of Switzerland and Basel-Stadt; perimeter legend; Reverse: Bust of Basilea facing left; anepigraphic. The society was founded in 1466 for guarding and defense purposes and still exists today. An attractive specimen of a dark argent patina with liberal amounts of subtle blue and russet toning. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. Comes with display box from before being certified. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300