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SWITZERLAND – BASEL – Gold commemorative plaque ‘Die Goldene…
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SWITZERLAND – BASEL – Gold commemorative plaque ‘Die Goldene…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 800 - CHF 900
Voluntary lot
Description
SWITZERLAND – BASEL – Gold commemorative plaque ‘Die Goldene Briefmarke Schweiz – Basler Täubchen
1845’, no. 3153.
Obverse: Embossed reproduction of the ‘Basel Dove ’ (Basler Taube), based on the design of the
1845 cantonal stamp: a dove carrying a letter in its beak in the centre of a shield, the Basel crozier
at the top and the inscription ‘STADT POST BASEL’. Denomination ‘2½ Rp.’ in the
lower corners.
Reverse: Inscription ‘DIE GOLDENE BRIEFMARKE / SCHWEIZ / BASELER-TAUBCHEN / 1845’. Individual
number ‘3153’ in the lower left-hand corner; fineness mark ‘9999’ in the lower right-hand corner.
Edge: Smooth.
Gross weight: 10.00 g.
Metal and fineness: 999.9 gold.
Numbering: No. 3153.
Presentation: Accompanied by its certificate.
Condition: SUP.
Philatelic reference for the prototype: Zumstein 8.
Historical note: This medallion reproduces the ‘Basel Dove’, a 2½ rappen cantonal stamp issued
in 1845 based on a design by Melchior Berri. The original stamp is characterised in particular by its
embossed dove and its multi-colour printing.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale
Numismatic sales & collectible coins
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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