40 Batzen Glarus Shooting Festival

Location Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1847
Type Festival medal
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 29.50 g
Diameter 40.00 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge
Period Federal State (1848-date)
Notice
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1341a, Richter SS#803, KM#20, KrSwiss#132, X#S2
Obverse description Shield with the coat of arms of Glarus, depicticting Saint Fridolin standing, facing right. Wreath around, formed of oak (Quercus robur) branch and laurel (Laurus nobilis) branch tied with a ribbon below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREYSCHIESSEN IN GLARUS 1847
(Translation: Federal shooting in Glarus.)
Reverse description Swiss cross. Clasped hands above. Two crossed riffles, four large flags and two small flags behind. Hunting horn below. Laurel wreath around, with ribbon below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 40 Btz.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4658355890
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