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First Ascent of the Mönch
| Location | Switzerland ›
Switzerland
(1848-date) |
| Year | 1970 |
| 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 | Mönch summit in the centre. Shield with Swiss cross below. |
| Obverse lettering | MÖNCH
4099 m |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | Roped wreath around outer perimeter. Name of Forrester/Mountaineer with ascent date in center. |
| Reverse lettering | 2421
SIGISMOND PORGES
15-VIII-1857
1970
ARGOR |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | Argor-Heraeus, Mendrisio, Switzerland |
| Mintage | 1970 - -
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| Catalog ID | 6283867950 |
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