Centenary of the fire of La Chaux-de-Fonds silver

€361,461.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1894
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver
Weight52.16 g
Diameter51 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeHugues Bovy
Reference(s) Martin MS1#102
Obverse descriptionIn the centre, winged genie holding a hammer in his left hand, placed on an anvil. Below, machinery and coat of arms of La Chaux-de-Fonds. In the background, the newly built town.
Obverse letteringHONNEUR AU TRAVAIL HUGUES BOVY F. 1794 - 1894
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionPastoral scene with view of the city in the background. Decorative ornament below.
Reverse letteringLA CHAUX-DE-FONDS AVANT L`INCENDIE DU 5 MAI 1794
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1894  - -
Catalog ID8053370440
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