1 Oz Draper Mint Swiss of America Type 3 Obverse 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 to be transitional and 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 denoting 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 edges of the mountain 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. A double circular border surrounds the entire image.

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.