5 Francs Bern Shooting Festival

Location Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1857
Type Festival medal
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Reeded.
Period Federal State (1848-date)
Notice
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1343b, Richter SS#181, Dav ECT#378, KrSwiss#51, X#S4
Obverse description Two crossed riffles. Radiant Swiss cross behind, surrounded by oak and laurel wreath with ribbon below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN BERN 1857. 5 FRANKEN
(Translation: Federal free shooting in Bern, 1857. 5 francs.)
Reverse description Swiss soldier standing, facing left, wearing traditional uniform, sword, dagger, amulet, and feathered hat and holding long riffle by the barrel in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EHRE IST MEIN HOECHSTES ZIEL. KORN
(Translation: Honour is my highest goal.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8726023050
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