Swiss Type Set and Shooting Taler Search

coinlieutenant

Haven't bought a coin for my type set in forever. In doing some research on some upcoming auctions, I went to the pop reports and looked closely through the pics. Some nice coins out there!

Just thought I would post some of my favorites with the off chance that someone owns them, knows of someone that does and/or would want to sell or pass on my interest. You never know what you will get by shaking the trees!

I am strong buyer of exceptional Swiss!

lordmarcovan

If I knew where that third example was, and could afford it, it would be gone, gone, gone, baby. I'd do some serious backflips to get that one!



They're all drop-dead gorgeous. Those Swiss folks sure know how to engrave some beautiful coins and medals, and have, for a long time.



But you know that, obviously.

jdmern

Those are some STUNNING examples...



The toning on all of them is exceptional...



Out of all of those designs, I have to say the Bern piece, the second one down, does it for me. I will have to add that to my 'hope to own an example of someday' list!

marcmoish

'bout time you left the liteside, and spent some quality time here.

Your pcs are amazing period.

Zohar

That's top shelf.



I remember that 1842 Graubünden - do you have the image ready?

coinlieutenant

Those ones posted above are NOT mine. I just want them to be. Anyone know where they are?

Zohar:

Here is the Graubunden. Now in a PCGS holder. PCGS has graded one MS67, but I don't think that I would trade it out for this one. Eye appeal wise it is the 67's equal although technically it doesn't match it. I don't need the finest graded type and shooter set, just the most well matched and beautiful will work for me.

Zohar

Yep!

JCMhouston

I've got a few of the medals, but they sure don't look like those, you've got to look long and hard to find Swiss medals toned like that.


1890 Thurgau MS65 BN




1895 Zurich MS65 BN





1901 Matte in a gigantic PCGS holder

SYRACUSIAN

Those ones posted above are NOT mine. I just want them to be.


Just when I was about to congratulate you on the 1857 2F and others...


How's the type set in regards to Seating and Standing Helvetia minors(<5F) doing?


PS: Good opportunity to post some of yours for some new folks to see.

coinlieutenant

Hey D,

Good to hear from you. I would LOVE a shot at that 1857. Uber tough, but would go well with the 1873 Five Franc, which is hardly a type coin. Oh well...we can dream!

Here is a taste of the centerpieces of the collection thus far.

Zohar

Now that is art.

Zohar

Here is a killer piece - http://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/world-coins/confederation-lugano-shooting-taler-of-5-francs-1883-ms67-pcgs-/p/3044-1010.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

coinlieutenant

I saw that one Zohar. It does look pretty amazing, but I don't think I will go after given mine is a MS65+ that is almost as nice....and I paid 600$ for it, instead of the 5K this one will bring.

SYRACUSIAN

Yes, that's the trouble with the new Swiss franc exchange rates, without counting the "sudden" popularity of their uber-gems and the skyrocketing of their prices. When I compare the price of a gem 1925 100 francs gold to the $28K of today....

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So, in a way, you should consider yourself very lucky John, especially in regards to that monster 1916 5F (so much better than the SP) , as well as the 1874 shooting taler, and the 1873 5F. It's nice to own some of the finest world crowns in existence, and Zohar certainly knows this feeling first hand as well.

Zohar

Dimitri/coinlieutenant- do you see an price uptick for GEM Swiss material?

bidask

I bought this one !

??1851 A 5 Francs

coinlieutenant

I'm not sure I am seeing price increases, but I buy so infrequently I don't pay super close attention. The top stuff is strong for sure