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Lake Neuchâtel
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a relief map of Lake Neuchâtel in the field, with a view of Neuchâtel Castle to the left and a bunch of grapes in the lower center. Four cantonal coats of arms (Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Vaud, and Bern) are displayed around the lake map. The legend 'LE LAC DE NEUCHÂTEL' arcs around the upper portion and 'LES LACS SUISSES' along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a full-length figure of Helvetia standing facing left, draped in a toga, holding a long spear in her left hand and resting her right hand on a shield bearing the Swiss cross. A ring of twenty-three stars surrounds the central relief. The legend 'HELVETIA' appears along the lower rim, flanked by two mint marks. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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