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SWITZERLAND - Medal (Basel Dove Postage Stamp) - Gold replic…
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SWITZERLAND - Medal (Basel Dove Postage Stamp) - Gold replic…
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Estimate CHF 1,000 - CHF 1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
SWITZERLAND - Medal (Basel Dove Postage Stamp) - Gold replica of the ‘Basel Dove’
postage stamp (2½ Rappen), 1970, Bern.
Obverse: Reproduction of the 1845 Basel cantonal stamp, depicting a white dove flying
downwards to the left, holding a letter in its beak, set within a shield. - STADT POST BASEL / 2 ½ Rp.
Reverse: Inscriptions relating to the commemorative issue and the gold fineness, accompanied by a
hallmark.
Gross weight: 10 g.
Metal and fineness: 999 gold.
Condition: SUP
Historical note: This medal recreates in gold the ‘Basel Dove’ (Basler Taube), a
cantonal 2½ rappen stamp issued in 1845. The original stamp is notable in particular for its
multi-colour printing and the embossed dove in relief.
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About the sale
Numismatic sales & collectible coins
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
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