Petition for the expulsion of the Jesuits copper

€422,027.00
LocationCanton of Vaud
Year1845
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionCopper
Weight
Diameter31 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Martin MS4#1413
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of the Canton of Vaud within an oak wreath. Behind, fasces surmounted by a feathered hat. Ribbon above.
Obverse lettering★ PÉTITION DE 32000 CITOYENS ★ POUR L’EXPULSION DES JESUITES CANTON DE VAUD LIBERTÉ ET PATRIE
(Translation: Petition of 32000 citizens for the expulsion of the jesuits. Canton of vaud. Freedom and homeland.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering★ ÉLECTIONS DU 24 FÉVRIER ★ ASSEMBLÉE DU GRAND CONSEIL 3 MARS LE PEUPLE FAIT ACTE DE SOUVERAINETÉ LES 14 ET 15 FÉVRIER GOUVERNEMENT PROVISOIRE 1845
(Translation: February 24 elections. Grand council assembly march 3. The people make an act of sovereignty on february 14 and 15. Temporary government.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1845  - -
Catalog ID2196438650
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