Centenary of the Independence of the Canton of Vaud silver, large module

Location Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1898
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 24.24 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
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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 3791596880
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