$499.99
2018 Switzerland Shooting Thaler Winkelried 5 oz Silver NGC PF70 UC 500 MINTAGE
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500 MINTAGE
2018 Switzerland Shooting Thaler Winkelried 5 oz Silver NGC PF70 UC EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE OF 500 COINS!
Since the 1400s when it was referred to as the “Old Swiss Confederacy,” Switzerland has held annual festivals to celebrate and have people compete in marksmanship. 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 – but the festival did not. From 1842-1939, shooting thalers were issued to commemorate event. Modern thalers have been issued since 1984. Now, this 2018 Switzerland five ounce Silver Shooting Thaler Proof becomes the latest issue to join the series.
- THE FIRST EVER FIVE OUNCE SHOOTING THALER — This 2018 Silver Shooting Thaler Proof is the first ever five ounce silver issue in the entire series.
- STUNNING HELVETICA DESIGN – The obverse features a bare breasted Helvetica, the allegorical figure who represents Switzerland, standing against a backdrop of a Swiss landscape. She holds a rifle in her right hand and extends a laurel wreath, a symbol of honors bestowed upon the winners at the festival, with her left.
- FOUR NINE FINE SILVER WITH PROOF FINISH—Each of these 2018 Shooting Thaler Proofs was struck from five ounces of 99.9% fine silver. The coins have a proof finish that is fitting of their exclusivity.
- FESTIVAL TENDER – The 2018 5-oz Silver Shooting Thaler is technically redeemable for its face value – 100 francs – at the festival itself, but it is not legal tender.
- A LIMITED MINTAGE – Just 500 2018 five ounce Silver Shooting Thaler Proofs were minted.
While the Swiss Shooting Thaler dates back nearly two hundred years, the history behind it goes even further back to the original shooting festivals. That provides the sort of connection with the past that few modern coins can match. The series has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among collectors who have a passion for marksmanship. Despite its popularity, its mintage numbers remain extremely low
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Expedited shipping is available upon request! Please inquire with location for a price estimate.
Sales tax will be applied at checkout*
International buyers please note that customs charges are your responsiblity. We do not pay customs or import fees.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
Please note we charge a 15% re-stocking fee to cover the costs associated with returns
500 MINTAGE
2018 Switzerland Shooting Thaler Winkelried 5 oz Silver NGC PF70 UC EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE OF 500 COINS!
Since the 1400s when it was referred to as the “Old Swiss Confederacy,” Switzerland has held annual festivals to celebrate and have people compete in marksmanship. 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 – but the festival did not. From 1842-1939, shooting thalers were issued to commemorate event. Modern thalers have been issued since 1984. Now, this 2018 Switzerland five ounce Silver Shooting Thaler Proof becomes the latest issue to join the series.
- THE FIRST EVER FIVE OUNCE SHOOTING THALER — This 2018 Silver Shooting Thaler Proof is the first ever five ounce silver issue in the entire series.
- STUNNING HELVETICA DESIGN – The obverse features a bare breasted Helvetica, the allegorical figure who represents Switzerland, standing against a backdrop of a Swiss landscape. She holds a rifle in her right hand and extends a laurel wreath, a symbol of honors bestowed upon the winners at the festival, with her left.
- FOUR NINE FINE SILVER WITH PROOF FINISH—Each of these 2018 Shooting Thaler Proofs was struck from five ounces of 99.9% fine silver. The coins have a proof finish that is fitting of their exclusivity.
- FESTIVAL TENDER – The 2018 5-oz Silver Shooting Thaler is technically redeemable for its face value – 100 francs – at the festival itself, but it is not legal tender.
- A LIMITED MINTAGE – Just 500 2018 five ounce Silver Shooting Thaler Proofs were minted.
While the Swiss Shooting Thaler dates back nearly two hundred years, the history behind it goes even further back to the original shooting festivals. That provides the sort of connection with the past that few modern coins can match. The series has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among collectors who have a passion for marksmanship. Despite its popularity, its mintage numbers remain extremely low
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal
Please pay as soon as possible after winning an auction, as that will allow us to post your item to you sooner!
All items with a value in excess of $500 will require a confirmed and eligible PayPal shipping address as well as signature confirmation.
Your order will be dispatched within 1 business day of receiving payment (Monday-Friday).
Expedited shipping is available upon request! Please inquire with location for a price estimate.
Sales tax will be applied at checkout*
International buyers please note that customs charges are your responsiblity. We do not pay customs or import fees.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
Please note we charge a 15% re-stocking fee to cover the costs associated with returns
