5 Francs Zürich Shooting Festival

Location Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1859
Type Festival 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering ZÜRICH 5 FRANKEN
Reverse description Soldier in military uniform, looking right, holding upright riffle in right hand, wearing hat and sword.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN KORN 1859
(Translation: Federal free shooting.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3287331790
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