5 Francs Bern Shooting Festival

€27,038.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1857
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight25 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgeReeded.
PeriodFederal State (1848-date)
Notice
Reference(s) HMZ 2#1343b, Richter SS#181, Dav ECT#378, KrSwiss#51, X#S4
Obverse descriptionTwo crossed riffles. Radiant Swiss cross behind, surrounded by oak and laurel wreath with ribbon below.
Obverse letteringEIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN BERN 1857. 5 FRANKEN
(Translation: Federal free shooting in Bern, 1857. 5 francs.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSwiss soldier standing, facing left, wearing traditional uniform, sword, dagger, amulet, and feathered hat and holding long riffle by the barrel in left hand.
Reverse letteringEHRE IST MEIN HOECHSTES ZIEL. KORN
(Translation: Honour is my highest goal.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBern, Switzerland (1225-date)
Mintage1857  - - 5 195
Catalog ID8726023050
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