2019 Swiss Shooting Festival | Thaler | Switzerland S50F | Silver | NGC PF70 UC

Description

2019 Swiss Shooting Festival | Thaler | Switzerland S50F | Silver | NGC PF70 UC
'Swiss Shooting Festival | 2019 Switzerland S50F | Vogelinsegg - Appenzell | Hab-106a |
PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
|
4957180-012
'
NGC 'Top Pop' designation.  As of 7/7/2021
only 130
of these coins worldwide have been certified as PF 70 Ultra Cameo by NGC
.  So, this coin is in the top
130 / 1,500
coins struck. A true rarity.
COA (paper) included - see pics
The 2019 Switzerland Shooting Festival Thaler -
Vogelinsegg - Appenzell
Silver Proof Fr.50 Coin NGC PF70 UC is minted by the Mayer Mint GmbH in Germany (founded 1871) on behalf of the Swiss Mint of Switzerland.
This 50 Francs proof coin was struck in 25 grams of 90% silver.
Obverse:
The obverse features a pair of standing bears facing each other, one cradling a tree branch. The bear image is adapted from the Appenzeller coat of arms. Inscribed "VOGELINSEGG-SCHIESSEN APPENZELL VR" and "2019."
Reverse:
The coin's denomination "50 Fr." appears at the center of the reverse, encircled by a wreath anchored by a pair of crossed rifles, powder horn and bandolier, with purity below. The inscriptions "CONVERTIBLE A LA FETE DE TIR" and "EINLOSBAR AM SCHUTENFEST" declare the coin redeemable for face value only at the shooting festival.  The lower portion shows the purity inscription along with a pair of crossed rifles.
The coin shown in the pictures (NGC#
4957180-012
)
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:
Switzerland has held annual
Schützenfest
festivals Since the 1400s where contestants match their marksmanship skills in target shooting competitions. The first festivals were held with crossbows – the weapon that William Tell famously used to shoot an apple off his son’s head. In the 1800s, the weapons changed to rifles and the festival has continued through today. During each year’s festival special Swiss “Shooting Thalers” are issued to the general public to commemorate the event. They are distinguished from medals won by contestants by their uniform size and temporary legal-tender status.
Now, you can obtain the 2019 silver proof struck to commemorate the shooting festival at Appenzell.
It features a pair of bears facing each other
, one holding a tree limb, while the reverse features the traditional wreath motif. Your 2019 Switzerland Appenzell Shooting Festival Silver Thaler has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections – showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended.
Located in northeast Switzerland, Appenzell
is a historic canton (state) entirely surrounded by the canton of St. Gallen. Appenzell became independent of the Abbey of Saint Gall in 1403 and today consists of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Though independent of St. Gallen and the Abbey of Saint Gall, Appenzell uses the Bear of Saint Gall for its Coat of Arms. According to legend, the venerable Saint was charged by a bear one night while warming himself by a fire. The bear, awed by the holy presence of the saint, stopped its charge, crept back into the forest and gathered timber for the fire. Following the encounter, the faithful bear followed Saint Gall for the remainder of the saint’s life.
The Swiss Shooting Thaler series has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among collectors who have a passion for marksmanship. Mintage numbers for Shooting Thalers remain extremely low - including this 2019 Switzerland Appenzell Shooting Festival Silver Proof coin.
2019 DESIGN IN THE SHOOTING THALER SERIES –
The 2019 Switzerland Appenzell Shooting Festival Silver Thaler Proof features a pair of bears facing each other on the obverse and the traditional wreath motif on the reverse.
STRUCK IN PRECIOUS METAL –
Your Appenzell Silver Proof was struck in 25 grams of 90% silver.
UNIQUE FESTIVAL TENDER DENOMINATION –
While this proof is not a legal-tender coin, it does bear a “Festival Value” making it technically redeemable for its face value. This 25-gram silver Proof has denomination of 50 Francs.
GRADED IN PERFECT CONDITION –
Your 2019 Switzerland Appenzell Shooting Festival Silver Thaler was graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections – showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended.
EXTREMELY LIMITED MINTAGE –
The Appenzell Silver Proof is
from a limited edition of just 1,500.
Shooting Thalers sell out every year at the Swiss Mint, making these coins highly sought-after commodities in the secondary market.
Specifications:
Year of Issue:
2019
Mint:
Mayer Mint GmbH Germany
Grading Service:
NGC
Grade:
PF70
Designation:
UC
Finish:
Proof
Label/Signature:
Exclusive Switzerland Label
Composition:
Silver
Purity:
0.900
Weight in Grams:
25 g
Weight in Ounces:
0.8038 oz
Diameter:
37 mm
Country:
Switzerland
Legal Tender:
Switzerland
Currency:
Franc
Denomination:
50
Mintage:
1,500
Obverse Design:
Two Bears Coat of Arms
Reverse Design:
Wreath With Crossed Rifles