Neuchâtel cantonal shooting La Chaux-de-Fonds, silver

€360,957.00
LocationSwitzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year1886
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver
Weight35.71 g
Diameter47 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeEdouard Durussel
Reference(s) Richter SS#951a
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Switzerland to the left and of Neuchâtel to the right. Behind, two crossed rifles and lictor beam. Oak branch to the left and flowering branch to the right.
Obverse lettering★ TIR CANTONAL NEUCHATELOIS ★ LA CHAUX · DE · FONDS 1886
(Translation: Neuchâtel cantonal shooting. La Chaux-de-Fonds.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAllegory of Switzerland (Libertas) draped, bearing the coat of arms of La Chaux-de-Fonds, and guiding a child shooting with a crossbow. City in the background.
Reverse lettering· NOS BRAS ET NOS COEURS A LA PATRIE · E. DURUSSEL
(Translation: Our arms and hearts to the Fatherland.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1886  - -
Catalog ID9947411030
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