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Wow! I wonder what the 1st and 2nd prizes looked like?

Absolutely gorgeous 👍

Hi NewKid! I can certainly identify most of the medals you have there and they do have value. I would contact Craig Keplinger at keplingercoins@mchsi.com or our own Rod Moore who is a forum member here. Both are honest and very knowledgeable on Swiss shooting medals. Good luck! Tim

Hi Rod, I am so anxious to get my hands on the second edition! A few questions...... How did you convince Richter to put your favorite Swiss shooting medal design on the front cover? Do you know or feel that most of the medal values have increased and reflected in the second edition? Do you feel that tying "vz-unz" values to a specific grade of AU53 and "FDC" to MS64 will be problematic for the collector? How did Richter come to those comparisons?

I for one am looking forward to the second revised edition as my original one is in tatters from referring to it daily. Do you think that most of the new additional shooting medals are from countries outside of Switzerland? I have come across Swiss shooting medals from Central and South America that were not on the original Richter book but very few, if any, that are original Switzerland issues. Updated market values should be interesting. Actual values should be up from the original book but no where near the fantasy prices some people are asking for on eBay. Also, there should be some adjustments to rarity ratings.

Thanks Rod! I did initially forward the pics to a Swiss dealer who must have forwarded it to Richter. I was not aware that Richter's new revised catalog was finally available.

Hi Rod and everyone else. Have you or your Dad ever seen this Swiss shooting medal before? I bought it from a British coin dealer. Argentina, Cordoba, 30mm silver(?), not listed on Richter. Tim

Rod, Great looking medal and also one of my favorites! Also presented in 1897 as I have R701b, M377 with the inscription of "Cible Blanche 2me Prix". Will certainly let you know if I ever decide to part with it. Tim

Hi Rod, Beautiful medal and photography, as usual! I am lucky enough to have one of these in my collection. I remember when I first saw it, the color and texture of the surface made me think that it might actually be "silvered" bronze, as opposed to silver. Richter does not list a "silvered" bronze but only silver ® or bronze (RR). What are your thoughts on this and do you feel that it is actually all silver? Tim

I know the questions were not directed at me but will give my responses anyway..... My newest medal was just received today, a 2016 Ticino 50Fr Swiss Shooting Festival. I have been collecting the "modern" Swiss shooting talers from the year 1984 until present. Because I started with them in NGC PF70UC holders, I have decided to continue with the same holders. Still need 1989, 1992, 1998, 2001 and 2007, if anyone out there has one available. I collect Swiss shooting medals from any period although I do prefer the pre-1930's as I feel that the themes, detail and artwork were best during the mid-1800's to 1920's. I try to find medals in the very best conditions as I intend to have some of the rarer ones certified but will accept RR or RRR medals in lesser grades. My favorite canton for medals at this time is Ticino. Also collect the vintage Swiss shooting talers, but that is a much tougher go as competition for gem pieces is very tough. Good Luck Hunting!

So you are both named Rod? Does this cause any confusion since you are both collectors of Swiss shooting medals? Do you often compete with your Dad for medals out there? If and when he finds a better example of a medal that he already owns, does the replaced medal find it way down to you, and vice versa? You are so lucky to have the same hobby as your Dad.

First one I have ever seen. Beautiful!

Rod, Ticino is one of my favorite Cantons for the beauty of their designs for their medals. Wish I could photograph like you! Tim

Hi, I was lucky enough to pick up this shooting medal recently. "Tiro Suizo Mendoza, 1. de Agosta 1898" in 28mm bronze. Not listed in Richter nor can I find any other medal listed for Mendoza, Argentina.

Hi, Anybody know when the Richter updates on Swiss Shootiing Medals values is coming out? It has been ten years since his original bible on the medals has been out and surely there has been changes and corrections to rarities and values as well as new found issues. Also, my original Richter edition is falling apart due to overuse.

As mentioned before, your Dad is a fine man who helped me when I was starting out in this field about 10 years ago. He is fair and honest and has always had time to help me out with any questions that I had. You are very lucky to have such a role model.

Thanks! All this information helps immensely. As if looking for Swiss shooting medals from Switzerland isn't enough, I have also been interested in Swiss shooting medals from other countries. Of the ones I have been seeing from South America and the Philippines, the general condition of the medals are often average at best. Must be a result of the humid conditions and lack of proper storage in those areas of the world. When you do come across Swiss shooting medals that are not in Richter's book, do you send pics to his attention so he can possibly include it in his updated book or do you think he's pretty much aware of everything out there?

Wish I could photograph as well as some of the other forum members here. I can't so I will use the seller's pics in asking for additional information on this shooting medal that was just received. This medal is identical to the one in Richter's book as R2091 but instead of being 39mm bronze, it is in 29mm silver with a loop. Richter calls his medal very rare (RR) with connections to Argentina. Does anyone have additional information on this medal and also the association of Swiss shooting with Argentina? Thanks and sorry for the quality of the pic.

Hi Swiss Shooting Medal Collectors, Is it just me or is it getting very difficult to find the scarcer issues of Swiss shooting medals? I've been very fortunate in being able to add to my collection periodically since 2005 but for the last year or so, things have dried up considerably. Even major Swiss dealers overseas have had trouble stocking anything other than the most common of issues and prospects are even getting slim with foreign auctions. And speaking of common issues, there are many people out there paying some very high prices for these, even in average condition. Also, the slabbed ones have extremely high asking prices on eBay. I am sure that most aren't selling at those prices but some actually do! Are the values really getting that high? It will be interesting if and when Richter comes out with either a current value sheet or newer volume of his book.

How about showing us more shooting medals for the new year?

Rod, I hope for your Mother's speedy recovery and your Dad's return to the hobby in which he is such an important icon. As someone who has had the pleasure of speaking several times with your dad about Swiss Shooting Medals and whose collection has grown quite a bit with his help, I look forward to his return. Tim

Hiho, How did you determine which medals to certify and which to leave alone? While I am leaning towards leaving all my medals alone, I can see an advantage slabbing the more expensive ones to protect them.

Hi All You Swiss Shooting Medal Collectors! I am new to the forum but have been collecting SSMs and shooting thalers for about five years. My question to the forum is: What do you think about the slabbing of Swiss Shooting Medals? I see that NGC is doing that currently but not sure how they arrived at their grading standards. I am sure that slabbing will eventually add value and a wider acceptance of the collecting of the medals but I sure like to be able to see and hold them without the plastic in the way. Has anyone had their Swiss Shooting Medals slabbed by NGC? And if so, how was the grade you received compared to what you had anticipated?