50 Francs Barry

2017 year


Gold (.900) (10% copper)	11.29 g	25.10 mm

Description

Issuer	Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period	Federal State (1848-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2017
Value	50 Francs 50 CHF = USD 59
Currency	Franc (1850-date)
Composition	Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Weight	11.29 g
Diameter	25.10 mm
Thickness	1.70 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#124042
Rarity index	89%

Reverse

Bust of Barry, the mountain rescue dog facing left, wearing small barrel around its neck collar. Great Saint Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BARRY
MAYA DELAQUIS

Designer: Maya Delaquis

Edge

Embossed lettering.

Lettering: ★★ DOMINUS | PROVIDEBIT | ★★★★★★★★★★★ |

Translation: The Lord will provide.

Comment

Barry "der Menschenretter" (born in 1800, died in 1814) was a dog of a breed that was later called the Saint Bernard. He worked as a mountain rescue dog in Switzerland and Italy for the Great Saint Bernard Hospice, and he is credited with saving more than 40 lives during his lifetime. He predates the modern Saint Bernard breed, and was lighter built.

Interesting fact

The 50 Francs (Barry) 2017 coin from Switzerland features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a young woman, representing the allegory of Switzerland, surrounded by the country's national symbols, such as the Swiss cross, edelweiss, and the Alps. The reverse side features a stunning depiction of the Swiss Alps, with the famous Matterhorn mountain peak in the center, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the year of issue. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2017 B	4500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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