Federal Music Festival Zürich, bronze

€169,436.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1867
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionBronze
Weight29.95 g
Diameter40.7 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeCarl Drentwett
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionIn an ornamented frame, a lyre surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, placed on clouds. In the background, a musical score. Above, two bird heads and a glittering star.
Obverse letteringZUR ERINNERUNG AN DAS EIDGENÖSSISCHE MUSIKFEST ﹡IN ZÜRICH 1867﹡
(Translation: In remembrance of the Swiss Federal Music Festival in Zürich.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the city of Zürich. Above, the Swiss coat of arms and a wreath formed by a laurel and a vine branch, tied by a ribbon.
Reverse letteringDRENTWETT. D. ZÜRICH
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAugsburg - Drentwett, Germany (1842-1949)
Mintage1867  - -
Catalog ID8826293340
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