40 Batzen Glarus Shooting Festival

€59,647.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1847
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight29.50 g
Diameter40.00 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Edge
PeriodFederal State (1848-date)
NoticeObverse: S. Burger
Reverse: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1341a, Richter SS#803, KM#20, KrSwiss#132, X#S2
Obverse descriptionShield 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 letteringEIDGENÖSSISCHES FREYSCHIESSEN IN GLARUS 1847
(Translation: Federal shooting in Glarus.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSwiss 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 lettering40 Btz.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMunich, Germany (1158-date)
Mintage1847  - 1023 pieces melted in 1852 - 3 200
Catalog ID4658355890
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