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First Ascent of the Weisshorn
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Composition | Silver (.900) |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief view of the Weisshorn mountain peak dominates the field, with rocky ridges and snowfields rendered in fine detail. A small heraldic shield bearing the Swiss cross appears in relief at the base of the mountain. The legend arcs along the upper rim with the mountain's elevation indicated below. |
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| Obverse lettering | WEISSHORN 4505 m |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a decorative border of intertwined rope forming a wreath around the entire perimeter, with a knotted bow at the base. Within the central field, the name of the first ascensionist and the date of the climb are inscribed in bold relief lettering, with the year of issue below. The serial number appears above the rope wreath at the top, and the mint name and fineness are inscribed at the lower left and right inside the wreath. |
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