4 Francs Chur Shooting Festival

€24,146.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1842
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight29.50 g
Diameter40.00 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeIndented lettering.
Lettering: EINTRACHT MACHT STARK Lettering: EINTRACHT MACHT STARK
PeriodFederal State (1848-date)
NoticeCarl Friedrich Voigt
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1340a, Richter SS#836, Dav ECT#372, KrSwiss#135, X#S1
Obverse descriptionThree oval shields bearing the coats of arms of the Grey League, League of God`s House, and League of the Ten Jurisdictions. Joined together by a ribbon. Three hands shaking above, emerging from clouds, with rays behind. Two oak (Quercus robur) branches with acorns below.
Obverse lettering❀ CANTON GRAUBÜNDEN ❀ 4 SCHWEIZER FRANKEN
(Translation: Canton Grisons. 4 Swiss francs.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of Switzerland. Four flags and two riffles crossed behind. Hunting horn below. Oak (Quercus robur) branch to the left. Laurel (Laurus nobilis) branch to the right. Beret with three feathers above.
Reverse letteringEIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN CHUR 1842
(Translation: Federal shooting in Chur.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMunich, Germany (1158-date)
Mintage1842  - - 4 256
Catalog ID9355744950
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