World Crowns and Minors

Lot 4999
SWITZERLAND-GENEVA. 10 Francs, 1848. Dav-374; KM-138. Mintage of only 385 pieces. A spectacular specimen! Fully struck, with square and unblemished rims, reflective fields, and marvelous iridescent toning--amber gold and lilac gray on the date side, and a gleaming bluish gray all around the sunshine shield. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $600-800.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 2/27/46 for $25.00.