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181 - SWITZERLAND - BASEL - Gold medallion “Die Goldene Briefmarke Schweiz - Basler Täubchen
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CHF 800 - 900 (€860 - 980)Sale fees
SWITZERLAND - BASEL - Gold medallion “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 at the center 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 corner; fineness mark “9999” in the lower right 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 notable in particular for its embossed dove and its multicolor printing.
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