Switzerland - 1917 B 5 Rappen

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  1. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    New pickup from this weekend. IMO, a bit of a weak strike but no apparent wear that I can see in hand. I actually think it's worth sending in this fall, as higher grade specimens seem to be hard to come by. Enjoy!

    Switzerland - 1917 B 5 Rappen.jpg
     
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  3. JeffM-Houston

    JeffM-Houston Active Member

    I like the woody look of the toning on that one.
     
  4. jester3681

    jester3681 Exonumia Enthusiast

    @stldanceartist Benjamin - I'm sending in a group to PCGS within the next two weeks if you want in on it. Let me know! (PM me).
     
  5. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    @jester3681 - Thank you, but I'm going to wait for a piggyback sometime in August when funds are a bit more robust. I think, by that time, my arms and legs will have grown back enough to merit sending a couple to PCGS. ;)
     
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  6. jester3681

    jester3681 Exonumia Enthusiast

    I'm just a glutton for punishment...
     
  7. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    What do you guys think about possible grade?
    (I realize that grading from photos isn't always reliable)
     
  8. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    If similar examples I've seen in hand are an indication, your coin actually looks better than the pictures. I love how these coins tone. Can't really venture a guess on a grade, but I agree with your assessment of weakish strike vs. actual wear for the most part.
    I do see some touches of lost surface luster on some of the high points in the reverse wreath, but certainly worth the chance of submitting it. Even if it comes back in the high AU range you should have no problem making a profit on this semi-key date.
     
  9. joecoincollect

    joecoincollect Well-Known Member

    I think it should be graded, though I'm not sure how much an AU is worth or unc. There's a bit of contact on cheek, perhaps at eyebrow/forehead. High points on 5 dis colored a bit like old abrasion. Not sure if this would merit AU though
     
  10. jester3681

    jester3681 Exonumia Enthusiast

    I think it's a solid mint state. Hard to tell without having the coin in hand, but 64+/-?
     
  11. mlov43

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    The answer is MS-64. Really.

    Sweet example.

    I really like Swiss 2 Franc coins, too.
     
  12. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    I'm kind of a fan of an MS64 grade, really. Would make it second-highest grade (I think there is one MS65 each at NGC/PCGS.
     
  13. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Was thinking of doing a GTG with this one, as grades just posted on NGC - but @mlov43 and @jester3681 were already spot on - MS64. Now I'm thinking I need to send in the 1891 I just picked up, as it's noticeably better in hand than this 1917 was...
     
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  14. mlov43

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    Show us a photo of it... 5 Rappen, right?
     
  15. chrisild

    chrisild Coin Collector

    "Rappen" is German, in French it is "centimes", in Italian "centesimi", and in Rumansh "raps". That also explains why they just use digits for the denominations from 5 to 20 ct/rp. :)

    Christian
     
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  16. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Ask and ye shall receive...

    Here are a couple sets of photos with slightly different lighting positions:

    Switzerland - 1891 5 Rappen 1.jpg

    Switzerland - 1891 5 Rappen 2.jpg

    I'll also tell you this: she SHINES in the light. Luster all over the place.
     
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