Federal shooting of Neuchâtel gold

€345,493.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1898
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionGold
Weight68.69 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeFritz Ulysse Landry
Reference(s) Richter SS#970a
Obverse descriptionEagle on a laurel branch, representing the coat of arms of the city of Neuchâtel. Behind, Swiss flag and flag of the canton of Neuchâtel. In the background, the castle of Neuchâtel.
Obverse letteringTIR FÉDÉRAL DE 1898 A NEUCHATEL F. LANDRY
(Translation: Federal shooting of 1898 in Neuchâtel.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFive musketeers in a shooting scene. Behind, shooting range. In the background, targets.
Reverse letteringPatrie F. LANDRY
(Translation: Homeland)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverNeuchâtel, Switzerland
Mintage1898  - - 19
Catalog ID1271565250
Comments