1 Thaler / 5 Franc    (Verkauft für $103.0)

1879, Switzerland, Basel. Large Silver Shooting Thaler (5 Francs) Coin. XF!

Mint Year: 1879
References: KM-S14
Region: Basel (Switzerland)
Denomination: 5 Francs ("Shooting Thaler")
Condition: An old hit or planchet imperfection in obverse (visible here as a black spot, due to its toning), otherwise a nice XF!
Material: Silver (.835)
Weight: 25.01gm
Diameter: 37mm

Obverse: Winged dragon holding the coat of arms of Basel with value below surrounded by a circle of shields.
Legend: EIDG. SCHÜTZENFEST IN BASEL 1879 / 5 Fr.

Reverse: Front facing walking laborer with long double handed sword in hand.
Legend: DAS SCHWERT ZUR HAND IM HERZEN GOTT. SO WIRD D. SCHWEIZER NIE Z. SPOTT

Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city. Located in northwest Switzerland on the river Rhine, Basel functions as a major industrial centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The city borders both Germany and France. The Basel region, culturally extending into German Baden-Württemberg and French Alsace, reflects the heritage of its three states in the modern Latin name: "Regio TriRhena". It has the oldest university of the Swiss Confederation (1460).

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