1859 Switzerland Silver Shooting 5 Francs PCGS MS64 - Zurich

1859 Zurich Switzerland Silver Shooting 5 Francs PCGS MS64 (Low Mintage)

This is a beautiful and historically significant 5 Franc coin from the Swiss canton of Zurich, struck during the early years of the modern Swiss Confederation (established 1848). It features a Swiss soldier in traditional attire, symbolizing the country’s tradition of armed neutrality and citizen militias. Only 6,000 pieces were minted, making it a scarce and desirable issue.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

•  Date: 1859

•  Mintage: 6,000

•  Catalog References: X# S5 (also HMZ 2#1343c, Richter SS#1723, Dav ECT#379, Kr Swiss#347)

•  Composition: .835 silver

•  Certification: PCGS MS64

•  Obverse: Standing Swiss soldier in uniform with rifle and bayonet. Legend: EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN (Federal Shooting Festival) with date 1859.

•  Reverse: Coat of arms of Zurich supported by lions. Legend: ZÜRICH and 5 FRANKEN.

This coin was issued to commemorate a major federal shooting festival held in Zurich, a popular tradition that celebrated Swiss marksmanship and national unity. These festival coins are highly prized by collectors for their artistic designs and ties to Swiss cultural heritage.

Condition:

PCGS MS64 — attractive uncirculated surfaces with strong details, good luster, and excellent eye appeal. A premium example of this low-mintage type.

This certified piece is a standout for collectors of Swiss coins, European silver crowns, or shooting festival commemoratives. A great historical addition to any world collection.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.