First Ascent of the Piz Bernina

€53,904.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1969
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight13 g
Diameter33.6 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
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Obverse descriptionImage of the Bernina mountain range. Wording above and the swill emblem at the 6 o`clock position.
Obverse letteringPIZ BERNINA 4049 m
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRoped wreath around outer perimeter. Name of Forrester/Mountaineer with ascent date in center. Date of medallion issue at bottom. Medallion unique serial number at top. Engraver name and Silver purity stamp.
Reverse lettering2686 JOHANN COAZ 13-IX-1850 1969 ARGOR
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverArgor-Heraeus, Mendrisio, Switzerland
Mintage1969  - -
Catalog ID6538876600
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