SWITZERLAND. Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (Swiss Confederation). 1848-present. 1/2 Franken 1850 (Silver, 18 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h), Paris HELVETIA Helvetia sitting to left, her right hand raised, her left resting on Swiss shield. Rev. 1/2 Fr. / 1850 within wreath of oak and flowers, mintmark A below. HMZ 2-1205a. Nicely toned. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Dr. F. Sternberg on 16 June 1961.