1 Oz Draper Mint Swiss of America Rolo Type 2 Round BU

Draper Mint produced a variety of Swiss of America rounds in the early 1970s. There were several different obverses and reverses paired together. The obverses depicting the Swiss Alps had 3 varieties: stylized Alps (type 1), slightly less jagged and more detailed Alps (type 2), and jagged Alps with prominent "gashes" (type 3). The type 1 obverse is also used as a reverse on at least one round. The type 2 obverse is considered transitional and is only found with a 1974-dated reverse. The four most common reverses encountered are: the 1973 Draper Mint reverse, the 1974 Draper Mint reverse, and two undated reverses, both of which have the silver weight and composition. One has a star while the other bears the text "SWISS OF AMERICA". The undated "SWISS OF AMERICA" reverse is found on the chunky, rolo rounds. This is a more uncommon Draper Mint round.

Obverse: The Type 3 obverse pictures a less detailed view of the Swiss Alps in the background. The peaks are more jagged, with the mountain's edges looking like flames. A chalet is depicted at the lower right, while a tree is pictured on the left. The words "SWISS OF AMERICA" are inscribed over the image. The edge has a thick border.

Reverse: The reverse is simple and contains only text. The upper inscription reads "SWISS OF AMERICA" while the lower one specifies the weight and composition of "999 FINE SILVER / ONE OUNCE". The edges are decorated with a dotted border, and the round is undated.