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600 years of the Canton of Berne District of Biel
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1953 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the coat of arms of the District of Biel (Bienne), depicting two crossed battle-axes on a lined shield, flanked by two ornamental thistle branches crossed at the base. The legend DISTRICT BIENNE arcs above, with the date 1025 in the upper field. The fineness mark 0.900 and engraver's initials HF appear in a cartouche at the bottom, within a beaded inner border. |
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| Obverse lettering | DISTRICT BIENNE 1025 0.900 HF |
| Reverse description | Central field bears the crowned coat of arms of the Canton of Bern, depicting a walking bear on a diagonally striped shield surmounted by a royal crown. The trilingual legend BERNE BERN BERNA arcs around the upper field, with the date 1353 at the bottom. The fineness mark 0.900 and engraver's initials HF appear in a cartouche in the lower field, within a beaded inner border. |
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