5 Francs Zürich Shooting Festival

€27,039.00

Location	Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year	1859
Type	Commemorative medals/Event medal
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	25.00 g
Diameter	37.00 mm
Thickness
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge	Reeded.
Period	Federal State (1848-date)
Notice
Reference(s)	HMZ 2#1343c, Richter SS#1723, Dav ECT#379, KrSwiss#347, X#S5

Obverse description	Coat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield above two mirrored shields with coats of arms of Zürich. Facing rampant lions supporting the shields, stepping on pedestal below.
Obverse lettering	ZÜRICH 5 FRANKEN
Obverse script	Latin
Reverse description	Soldier in military uniform, looking right, holding upright riffle in right hand, wearing hat and sword.
Reverse lettering	EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN KORN 1859 (Translation: Federal free shooting.)
Reverse script	Latin
Engraver	Bern, Switzerland (1225-date)
Mintage	1859 - - 6 000
Catalog ID	3287331790
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