On 6 May 2022, Rapp will hold its numismatic auction sale. Connoisseurs can look forwardto individual specimens as well as collections, including lots with bullion gold. Thenumismatic auction is one of many highlights of Rapp's auction week with stamps, watches,jewellery and more.

In the first week of May, the idyllic St Gall town of Wil in Switzerland will once againbecome a meeting place for coin collectors. In the afternoon of 6 May 2022, Rapp'snumismatic auction will take place. It is part of Rapp's auction week that comprises a wealthof items, which are presented in six auction catalogues: The sale starts with high-class stampsand outstanding philatelic objects, which will be on sale from 2 to 4 May. This will befollowed by two auctions of watches and jewellery on 4 and 5 May. The 6 May is reserved fornumismatics. The auction week will close on 7 May 2022 with two online auctions forporcelain, jewellery, watches and luxury handbags.

As always, customers can look forward to an offer that only comprises fresh pieces that comedirectly from collectors. Collections and precious individual items are looking for newowners. Those who cannot come to the viewing can study the material in Rapp's onlinecatalogue. Entire collections were completely digitised solely for this purpose, enablinganyone to find out which treasures the lots contain. Rapp deliberately does not separateinteresting objects but offers them as multiple lots.

The Rapp Concept
Specialists call this approach the , which has also established itself in thetraditional coin trade in recent years. It's clear why this is an advantage to the buyer: theyreceive fresh, unsorted goods with exciting pieces. And sellers are also happy with thismethod. After all, not a single lot is sold for the starting price at a Rapp auction sale - on thecontrary. Expect to have to bid many times the starting price to get one of the coveted lots.

This is due to the large group of buyers that gathers for every Rapp auction in Wil. For Rappknows what collectors want. That's why Peter Rapp and Marianne Rapp-Ohmann made theirauction sales a social event. The culinary delights in the Rapp Collectors Lounge arelegendary. Rapp made use of the quiet time during the past two years to make everythingeven more beautiful. Bidders can unwind in this exclusive space with the finest champagneand a premium wine selection.

Rapp auctions have style, and customers value that. Many people who appreciate beauty ofany form gather for the Rapp auction week and participate in the bidding - and not justregarding objects of their main field of interest. After all, are there really collectors who areonly interested in one single field?

((4378 - An interesting selection of 113 gold and 2 platinum world coins, issued by the BWBank on a subscription basis. Original sealing. A total of more than 530g of pure gold, 10.9gof platinum. Starting price: CHF 5,000))

A Special Kind of Bullion Coins
That's why bullion coins realise especially attractive results at Rapp. The offer is large, thepossibility to combine investing and collecting by purchasing one of the extensive lots is highly interesting. Especially in uncertain times like ours, many people rely on bullion coinsto protect their assets.

So come to view the lots and choose the one you consider most exciting. But remember:viewing the items at Rapp requires an appointment! There is no exception. You can makeyour appointment online or simply call the auction house.

((4018 - German Empire. Bavaria. Ludwig III. 20 marks 1914D. J. 202. Extremely fine toFDC. Estimate: CHF 3,000 to 5,000))

Numismatic Treasures from Antiquity to the Present Day
Peter Rapp will auction a total of 381 lots with coins, medals and banknotes in the afternoonof 6 May 2022. The pieces cover a spectrum from antiquity to present times and come fromall over the world. The special focus is on Swiss coins and medals, a section that comprises150 lots exactly. But there are also many issues from the neighbouring countries Austria,Liechtenstein and Germany - especially from Bavaria.

And this takes us to the presentation of some particularly attractive individual pieces. Forexample, Rapp offers the last Bavarian gold coin of outstanding quality, minted by Ludwig IIIin 1914. It represents an extensive offer, which also includes older Bavarian silver coins andlarge selections of geschichtstalers (history talers), which contains rare and high-qualityspecimens of this series.

((4056 - Liechtenstein. John II 1858-1929. 20 kronen 1898, Vienna. About FDC. Estimate:CHF 1,500 to 2,500))

((4150 - Bern. Golden medal of merit of 16(?) ducats n.d. (1730) by J. Dassier. 2nd knownspecimen of this weight? Estimate: CHF 4,000 to 7,000))

One of Rapp's Specialties: Swiss Numismatics
We already said it: Switzerland is represented by 150 lots. To get a better idea of the wealthof the offer, you have to keep in mind that some of the lots comprise entire collections. Thematerial ranges from A as in Appenzell to Z as in Zurich. Collectors will find Swiss talers aswell as rare gold coins, ornate medals and vrenelis.Especially those interested in Bern will discover magnificent rarities, particularly in gold.

There's a lot to see: from an extremely rare 1797 eightfold ducat(!) of exceptional quality tosplendid medals of merit. Particularly interesting is the medal made on behalf of the Councilof Bern in 1730 for Lieutenant Henchoz, which depicts Androclus and the Lion. The imageillustrates a Roman fable, which was readily used to express gratitude. The medal with aweight of 52.27g seems to be the second known specimen of this weight. Eisler's standardwork cites only one other specimen; the sixbid archive does not know another piece of thisweight either.

((4131 - Bern. Eightfold ducat 1797. Off-metal strike in gold of a half taler. Estimate: CHF30,000 to 40,000))

((4154 - Helvetic Republic. 32 francs 1800 B. Magnificent quality. Estimate: CHF 7,500 to10,000))

The coins of the Helvetic Republic were also created in Bern. This short-lived state on Swisssoil came into being on 12 April 1798 on the orders of revolutionary France to replace the OldSwiss Confederacy. Its coin motifs, on the other hand, do not seem to be that revolutionary.They resemble the motifs of the last Bern gold coins with the standing warrior.

((4176 - Swiss Confederation. 5 francs 1928B. First strike. Beautiful patina. Estimate: CHF16,000 to 22,000))

Another numismatic highlight is a fine collection that was assembled over decades andcontains 5 franc pieces (or pieces as the Swiss say) from the years between 1850and 1928. The collector paid great attention to quality. Therefore, the 5 franc piece of 1928 isprobably one of the pieces of the best quality that still exist today - only 23,971 specimenswere minted of this coin type and almost as many melted down again. There is a good reasonwhy the minted specimens were destroyed. The Latin Monetary Union had already come toan end one year earlier; now Switzerland could adjust the precious metal content of its silvercoins to the real value ratios without consulting foreign powers. For the continuation of theseries in 1931, size and weight were reduced.

((4186 - Swiss Confederation. 20 francs 1871, Durussel pattern, Bern. Estimate: CHF 25,000to 30,000))

At least as rare - if not rarer - is the so-called , a pattern for a new 20 francpiece of the Confederation from 1871. In his reference work on Swiss patterns, Richtermentions about 25 to 30 minted specimens. In fact, Swiss policymakers decided not to mintany gold coins at the time and to rely on silver from then on. Switzerland only started to mintgold issues in 1883.

The Durussel pattern is one example for several extremely rare patterns of Swiss issues in thisauction. On offer are the and two (three dot patterns).Some rare error coins take us to Swiss medals and shooting talers with extensive series of19th- and 20th-century medals.

((4282 - USA. 20 dollars 1871 CC, Carson City. NGC AU53. Estimate: CHF 15,000 to35,000))

Rarities from Europe and Overseas
In this preview, we will only mention two examples to illustrate the fact that collectors ofcoins from other countries should also study the catalogue carefully. Rapp offers an extremelyrare 20 dollar piece from 1871 minted in Carson City / Nevada.It will probably prove to be just as sought after as an even rarer 5 ducat piece depicting StWenceslas, minted in 1931 in the Kremnica mint - the issue was limited to 1,528 specimens.

As you can see, it's well worth coming to Wil. And - finally - in person. For Rapp offersenough space to keep your distance in its spacious premises and its auction room of more than140 square meters. Large automated disinfection dispensers are at your disposal. Currently,there are no Covid restriction in place in Switzerland. Thus, you do not have to show anycertificate. We will inform you on our website regarding possible changes.

Please note, however, that you must make an appointment for the viewing. For securityreasons, there are only limited places available. If you come without an appointment, Rappcannot guarantee that you will be able to view the pieces and you probably have to wait for along time.

And for all those who prefer to bid from home: auction house Rapp has more than ten years ofexperience with online bidding and online sales. Thousands of customers have tried it and arehighly satisfied. Thus, bidding from your computer at home is a valid option, although youcan only experience a small part of Rapp's special VIP service if you choose this option.

Order Your Catalogue
You can order your catalogue at Peter Rapp AG, Internationale Auktionen für Briefmarken &Münzen, Toggenburgerstr. 139, post box 276, CH-9500 Wil, phone: +41 / 71 / 923 77 44; fax:+41 / 71 / 923 92 20. email: info@rapp-auktionen.ch.For more information about the sale visit www.rapp-auktionen.ch