Inauguration of the David de Pury statue

€324,333.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1855
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionBronze
Weight22 g
Diameter37 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Martin MS1#98
Obverse descriptionStatue of David de Pury.
Obverse letteringMONUMENT INAUGURE LE VI JUILLET MDCCCLV DAVID DE PURY
(Translation: Monument inaugurated on 6 July 1855, David de Pury.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringBIENFAITEUR DE LA BOURGEOISIE DE NEUCHATEL IL LEGUA SA FORTUNE POUR ETRE EMPLOYEE EN OEUVRES PIES ET AUX EMBELLISSEMENTS DE LA VILLE
(Translation: Benefactor of the bourgeoisie of neuchatel, he bequeathed his fortune to be used for pious works and the embellishment of the town.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1855  - -
Catalog ID3088095410
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