![Half Franc Helvetica 1957 Silver coin: CountrySwitzerlandDenomination½ francYear1951PeriodConfoederatio Helvetica 1917 - 1967Coin typeCirculation coinsCompositionSilver 0.835Edge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentCoin (180?)Weight (gr)2.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
European Coins, Currency & Stamps
![Half Franc Helvetica 1957 Silver coin: CountrySwitzerlandDenomination½ francYear1951PeriodConfoederatio Helvetica 1917 - 1967Coin typeCirculation coinsCompositionSilver 0.835Edge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentCoin (180?)Weight (gr)2.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Beautiful letter sent Vienne France 1834: Beautiful letter sent Vienne France 1834](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737545_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Half Franc Helvetia standing 1965 Silver coin: CountrySwitzerlandDenomination½ francYear1929PeriodConfoederatio Helvetica (1917 - 1967)Coin typeCirculation coinsCompositionSilver 0.835Edge typeReededShapeRoundAlignmentCoin (180?)Weight (gr)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737470_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Italian postcard 13 August 1888 sent to Tolenno: Italian postcard 13 August 1888 sent to Tolenno](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737956_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![French Letters 1908, 1914, 1927 stamps 10c: French Letters 1908, 1914, 1927 stamps 10c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737930_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Beautiful letter Italy postmarked 2 Dec 1863 Postage Stamp 15c, Victor Emmanuel II: Beautiful letter Italy postmarked 2 Dec 1863 Postage Stamp 15c, Victor Emmanuel II](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![United States 2 c on postage due card to Germany, Hoboken NJ 26 Nov 1900: United States 2 c on postage due card to Germany, Hoboken NJ 26 Nov 1900](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737836_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![French Beautiful letter Soissons 31 July 1820 to Aisne Lyon: Franc Beautiful letter Soissons 31 July 1820 to Aisne Lyon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![French letter sent postmarked Grenoble 28 May 1890 15c: French letter sent postmarked Grenoble 28 May 1890 15c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737653_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Letter sent 1889 Ottumwa, Iowa, USA Globe Tea Company. Stamped Falkenberg (Sweden) 5.11.1889 stamped: Letter sent 1889 Ottumwa, Iowa, USA Globe Tea Company. Stamped Falkenberg (Sweden) 5.11.1889 stamped](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![2 Francs Helvetia standing 1959 silver coin: IssuerSwitzerland PeriodFederal State (1848-date)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1874-1967Value2 Francs (2 CHF)CurrencyFranc (1850-date)CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)Weight10 gDiameter27.4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Beautiful German letter Postmarked Freiberg, Sachsen 6 Nov 1831: Beautiful German letter Postmarked Freiberg, Sachsen 6 Nov 1831](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737911_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Italian 500 Lire 1958 "Caravel in Columbus" Silver coin: Nina (Caravel in Columbus' voyage to the West Indies)Pinta (Caravel in Columbus' voyage to the West Indies)Santa Mar?a (Carrack in Columbus' voyage to the West Indies)IssuerItaly PeriodRepublic (1946-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737793_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Italian newsletter sent 12 march 1869 sent to 2 cents red brown London: Italian newsletter sent 12 march 1869 Italien Kingdom 1863 - 2 cents red brown London issue De la Rue - Sassone](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737728_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![USA Parcel Post 2x1c on picture post card to Gullspang Sweden, 28 Nov 1913: USA Parcel Post 2x1c on picture post card to Gullspang Sweden, 28 Nov 1913](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737633_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Italian letter sent 5 sep 1875 2 cents red brown London: Italian letter sent 5 sep 1875 2 cents red brown London](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737621_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![USA 3+2c on cover Scotland, Waukesha Wis Jul 29 1880: USA 3+2c on cover Scotland, Waukesha Wis Jul 29 1880](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![beautifully Italian letter sent 1891 nov 8: beautifully Italian letter sent 1891 nov 8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737547_3_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Austria 100 Schilling XII Winter Olympics 1976 Silver coin: IssuerAustria PeriodSecond Republic (1945-date)TypeNon-circulating coinYear1975Value100 Schilling (100 ATS)CurrencySecond Schilling (1945-2001)CompositionSilver (.640) (Copper .360)Weight23.93 gDiamet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Italian 500 Lire 1966 "Caravel in Columbus" Silver coin: Nina (Caravel in Columbus voyage to the West Indies)Pinta (Caravel in Columbus voyage to the West Indies)Santa Mar?a (Carrack in Columbus' voyage to the West Indies)IssuerItaly PeriodRepublic (1946-da](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Beautiful letter Italy postmarked March 18, 1881 Benedetto Deltronto Postage Stamp 10 Cent: Beautiful letter Italy postmarked March 18, 1881 Benedetto Deltronto Postage Stamp 10 Cent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737960_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Letter from Liljeholmen Sweden Stamped 1927 May 30 to Vancouver USA: Letter from Liljeholmen Sweden Stamped 1927 May 30 to Vancouver USA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737843_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![USA Pan-American Expo 2c on picture post card to Sweden, Boston 12 Oct 1901: USA Pan-American Expo 2c on picture post card to Sweden, Boston 12 Oct 1901](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737803_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![New Year card stamp 1c 1c stamped USA Elgin Dec 12 1922 to Sweden: New Year card stamp 1c 1c stamped USA Elgin Dec 12 1922 to Sweden](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737596_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
News about European Coins, Currency & Stamps
![Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175581402_1_x.jpeg)
Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27
BERLIN — First editions of two influential European botanical plate books lead the offering of Rare Books, Prints and Art at Jeschke Jadi Auctions on Saturday, April 27. Copies of Christoph Jacob Trew’s Plantae Selectae and Frederick Sander’s Reichenbachia are estimated at €24,000-€30,000 ($26,000-$32,000) and €6,000-€7,500 ($6,000-$8,000), respectively. Published between 1750 and 1773, Plantae selectae […]
![From Bing to Barbie: American, Japanese, and European toys at Morphy Feb. 14-16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1184_1.jpg)
From Bing to Barbie: American, Japanese, and European toys at Morphy Feb. 14-16
DENVER, Pa. – It’s toy time at Morphy Auctions, where 1,425 lots of top-notch toys and collectibles will be auctioned on Wednesday, February 14, Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16. Virtually every popular toy category is represented in the auction lineup, from classics such as pressed-steel automotive, European tin windups, and cast-iron mechanical banks, […]
![New York sale offers European fine art to grace the home and office Jan. 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169297802_1_x.webp)
New York sale offers European fine art to grace the home and office Jan. 23
NEW YORK —Twentieth-century European art provides an affordable way to add grace and beauty to any home or office. Jasper52 brings more than 200 lots of Exquisite Fine Art Paintings and Prints to auction Tuesday, January 23, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Scotland is one of the most picturesque locations in […]
![Historic American and European firearms generated $1.9M in firepower at Milestone](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/164029319_1_x.jpg)
Historic American and European firearms generated $1.9M in firepower at Milestone
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions rolled out 1,340 lots of historically important military, civilian and sporting guns at its November 18 and November 19 Fall Premier Firearms sale. The auction closed at a robust $1.9 million, inclusive of buyer’s premium. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Among the top-tier entries were many exquisite Colt rarities, […]