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Popcoin · December 18, 2005 3:17AM

This is the second time this coin has been up for auction with no bids so far.

It looks pretty clean in the photo. but I have no idea of the value.

What do you all think and what is the value?

1954 Swiss St. Gallen Medal

Thanks,
Larry

coinpictures · December 18, 2005 3:27AM

Did the seller lower the asking price between the first and second offering?

It's a bit modern for my tastes, but to each their own...

What is the determining factor as to whether or not shooting medals/thalers are listed in Krause? Authorization and/or sanctioning of the event or coinage? I've seen plenty of both, including some with denominations that are not in Krause...

Popcoin · December 18, 2005 4:01AM

Thanks coinpictures.

The price was not lowered on the second auction.

I don't know the answer to your second question. I looked on Craig Keplinger's site, but could not find this one. Maybe someone else can answer that one.

I just collect coins with bears on them. Age doesn't count, but price/condition usually does.

I have a 2005 Panda, LOL.

Thanks again,
Larry

lordmarcovan · December 18, 2005 5:00AM

It's an interesting piece. The bear looks to have a pretty weird-lookin' shootin' iron, there! I wonder who the lady with the Star of David pendant is.

RedTiger · December 18, 2005 8:34AM

Interesting item. I would guess that most U. S. dealers would pay $1 to $5 for this kind of material, 340 mintage not withstanding. At 50 mm it is big, so that helps, as does the design with the bear. $25 sounds reasonable for retail value and might be about what the seller paid for it. Resale all depends on finding buyers that are interested. A no reserve auction starting at $1 might bring in under $5, or maybe above $25, if two bidders get interested.

gxseries · December 18, 2005 1:14PM

It might be a bit too low in my opinion, but of course, supply and demand.

And before I forget, popcoin, you should check this link out: Link

Most certainly worth a try.

1jester · December 18, 2005 2:02PM

The Star of David might in fact be a representation of the Edelweiss, the famous flower that grows in the mountains there.

Popcoin · December 18, 2005 11:20PM

Well, two hours to go and no bids. I think I will wait and see if he relists at a lower price.

Too much (for me) to pay for a coin noone knows much about.

BTW, gxseries, thanks for the link. I have put that one on my watch list.

Thanks everyone,
Larry

theboz11 · December 19, 2005 12:03AM

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Too much (for me) to pay for a coin noone knows much about.

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It's not unusual for medals to be unrecognised, or that little is known about,,, This is a COIN forum after all. If it fits your collection, buy it. I collect lions and knew nothing about some of the medals I purchased until AFTER I had bought them, because they fit my collecting interest. For that size, quality and series, the price seems in line.

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