Cantonal shooting festival Solothurn

€388,895.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1890
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionCopper
Weight50 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeHugues Bovy
Reference(s) Richter SS#1121c
Obverse descriptionIn the center, coat of arms of Solothurn within a Swiss shield. Behind, five crossed rifles, crossbow and Swiss flag. In the background, plant wreath .
Obverse letteringKANTONALSCHÜTZENFEST ✿ SOLOTHURN 1890 ✿ H. JENNI INV.
(Translation: Cantonal shooting festival, Solothurn.)
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionNicolas von Wengi in the center. His right hand on a barrel, feathered hat on his left shoulder. Town of Solothurn in background.
Reverse letteringHERZ UND HAND DEM VATERLAND WENGI 1533 WALTHER VIGIER INV. HUGUES BOVY SC.
(Translation: Heart and hands for the Fatherland.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1890  - - 860
Catalog ID3574768530
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