| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
| Year | 1898 |
| Type | Souvenir medals/Commemorative souvenir |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 45.15 g |
| Diameter | 48.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain |
| Period | |
| Notice | Huguenin |
| Reference(s) | Martin MS2#295 |
| Obverse description | Allegory of Neuchâtel holding a sword with his right hand and giving his flag with his left hand to the allegory of Switzerland, leaning on his shield. In the background, view of Neuchâtel and soldiers. |
| Obverse lettering | 1ᴱᴿ MARS 1848
Huguenin Frères (Translation: 1er March 1848.) |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | Inscription in eight lines. Coat of arms of Neuchâtel below, surrounded by two oak branches, surmounted by a glittering Swiss cross. |
| Reverse lettering | LE
PEUPLE NEUCHATELOIS
FÊTE
AVEC ENTHOUSIASME
LE CINQUENTIÈME ANNIVERSAIRE
DE SON ÉMANCIPATION
ET SALUE
LES FONDATEURS DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
1848 1898 (Translation: The people of Neuchâtel enthusiastically celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their emancipation and salute the founders of the republic.) |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | Huguenin, Le Locle, Switzerland (1868-2022) |
| Mintage | 1898 - - |
| Catalog ID | 5093693870 |
| Comments |
