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Medal - Steam Navigation on Swiss Lakes in the 19th Century Stadt Luzern I
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | Detailed relief depiction of the paddle steamer Stadt Luzern I sailing right on Lake Lucerne, with smoke rising from its funnel and mountains visible in the background. A engraver's signature appears at lower right in the field. The vessel's name, date of commissioning, and lake name appear as legend in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | STADT LUZERN I 1837 VIERWALDSTÄTTERSEE |
| Reverse description | Six-line German inscription occupying the central field, with an anchor in relief below the text and the fineness mark GL999 beneath the anchor. A circular French legend surrounds the entire design, reading from the bottom left upward and across the top. A serial number 153 appears above the central inscription. |
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