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First Ascent of the Aletschhorn
| Location | Switzerland ›
Switzerland
(1848-date) |
| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Commemorative medals/Achievement medal |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 33.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | |
| Obverse description | Summit of the Weisshorn in the centre. Shield with Swiss cross below. |
| Obverse lettering | ALETSCHHORN
4195 m |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | Roped wreath around outer perimeter. Name of Forrester/Mountaineer with ascent date in center. |
| Reverse lettering | 2421
FRANCIS FOX TUCKETT
18-VI-1859
1971
ARGOR |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | Argor-Heraeus, Mendrisio, Switzerland |
| Mintage | 1971 - -
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| Catalog ID | 4101420300 |
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