2017 Swiss Shooting Festival | Thaler | Switzerland S50F | Silver | NGC PF70 UC

Description

2017 Swiss Shooting Festival | Thaler | Switzerland S50F | Silver | NGC PF70 UC
'SWISS SHOOTING FESTIVAL | 2017 SWITZERLAND S50F | GLARUS |
PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
|
2811616-044
'
NGC 'Top Pop' designation.  As of 7/7/2021 only
34
6 of these coins worldwide have been certified as PF 70 Ultra Cameo by NGC
.  So, this coin is in the top
346 / 1,200
coins struck. A true rarity.
The 2017 Switzerland Shooting Festival Thaler - Glarus Silver Proof Fr.50 Coin NGC PF70 UC is proudly minted by the
Swiss Mint
. The Swiss Mint, sometimes called the Bern Mint, was founded in 1848.  It is the official mint of the Swiss Confederation.
This 50 Francs proof coin was struck in 25 grams of 90% silver.
Obverse:
The obverse side of the coin features the female national personification of Switzerland Helvetia, standing over a Swiss marksman (on one knee) and has the motto “KantonalSchützenfest Glarus” engraved on it, and the year '2017'.
Helvetia is the classic female personification of Switzerland.  The date (2017) and festival location (Glarus) are inscribed on the obverse.
Reverse:
The face value of
"50 Fr
" (fifty Francs) is displayed on the reverse. The face value is surrounded by an ornate wreath. The lower portion shows the purity inscription along with a pair of crossed rifles.
The coin shown in the pictures (NGC#
2811616-044
)
is the PF 70 UC coin
that I am selling
(actual images)
, and an accurate representation of what you are buying.  Other 'stock' photos are also used.
Coins & NGC coin holders are all in Pristine condition.
Coin ships with an Intercept Technologies CoinArmour 3 1/4" x 4" bronze storage bag for long(er) term preservation & protection.  See pictures for the advantages of the CoinArmour technology.
Free shipping & insurance in the USA
Additional information below courtesy of GovMint.com and other public web sites:
2017 Switzerland 50 Francs Silver Shooting Thaler NGC PF 70 UC
Product Description (Govmint)
Commemorate the Historic Swiss Shooting Festival with this Beautiful 2017 Silver Thaler in Flawless Condition!
Switzerland is divided into Swiss cantons, similar to states in the United States.
In the 1800s and early 1900s, these cantons held Shooting Festivals as a fundraiser to support orphans and widows of soldiers who had died in battle. Prizes were awarded to sharp shooters and commemorative medals were minted for each festival. Although the purpose for the festival has changed the tradition continues and draws 200,000-300,000 people every year.
This year’s version (2017) of the Shooting Thalers commemorated the 2017 festival that took place in the canton of Glarus. The obverse side of the coin features the female national personification of Switzerland Helvetia, standing over a Swiss marksman and has the motto “KantonalSchützenfest Glarus” engraved on it. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a wreath with two crossed rifles and has its denomination of 50 Swiss Francs.
Flawless Condition
-- Manufactured using highly polished planchets and struck multiple times creates a beautiful frosted look on the raise parts of the design, with a mirror-like finish in the background. Graders at the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) found that this coin lacked any flaws visible under 5x magnification and gave it perfect grade of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo.
Classic and Modern Era Coins
-- The classic era of Shooting Thalers was from 1842-1939. After the production of these coins was paused due to World War II, the Shooting Thalers were reintroduced in 1984 and the modern era for these coins began.
High Quality and Beautiful Designs
-- Each piece
contains 25 grams of 90% silver
and Shooting Thalers are
well-known for their beautiful and intricate designs depicting marksmanship, heraldry, Swiss patriotism, and various cantonal themes.
Limited Mintage
– Shooting Thalers sell out every year at the Swiss Mint, making this coin a sought-after commodity in the secondary market. Only 1,200 Swiss Shooting Thaler Proofs were minted / produced in 2017.
The Shooting Thalers are very popular due to their long-running connection with the Swiss Shooting Festivals that are a pillar of Swiss culture and are held throughout the great nation of Switzerland. Because of the popularity of the Shooting Thalers, it is very difficult to acquire these special coins. The 2017 Swiss Silver Shooting Thaler Proof gives you a chance to own a piece of Swiss tradition!