Bidspirit auction | Switzerland – Confederation, 20 Francs


Switzerland – Confederation, 20 Francs Gold “Vreneli, ” 1935 B, Bern Mint. Obverse depicting the female personification of Helvetia before the Swiss Alps; reverse with the Swiss shield above an oak branch, flanked by the denomination, with date and mintmark below. Designed by Fritz Ulysse Landry. Edge decorated with 22 raised stars. Gold .900, weight 6.45 g, diameter 21 mm; pure gold content 0.1867 oz. Original mintage: 175,000 pieces. Condition as illustrated. Catalogues: KM #35.1; Friedberg #499; HMZ #2-1195. Estimated auction value: $775–925