Centenary of the Independence of the Canton of Vaud gold

Location Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1898
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold
Weight 35.44 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Lavanchy#23
Obverse description Young woman sitting on a wall in a vineyard, holding an olive branch in her right hand and raising her left arm. In the background, lake, Vaud Alps and rising sun.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ASSEMBLEE REPRESENTATIVE PROVISOIRE DU PAYS DE VAUD 24 JANV 1798 GES HANTZ SC. R. LUGEON INV.
Reverse description Swiss cross surrounded by ears of wheat and vine leaves with grapes, on which the coat of arms of Vaud rests in an openwork cartouche.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CENTENAIRE DE L`INDEPENDANCE DU CANTON DE VAUD DECRET DU 13 MAI 1897 LIBERTÉ ET PATRIE G. HANTZ
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5022619180
Comments
×