Souvenir of the inauguration of the University of Lausanne
Souvenir of the inauguration of the University of Lausanne
€388,297.00
Location
Switzerland ›
Switzerland
(1848-date)
Year
1891
Type
Souvenir medals/Event souvenir
Composition
Brass
Weight
27.86 g
Diameter
41 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Inscriptions in nine lines.
Obverse lettering
SOUVENIR
DE
L`INAUGURATION
DE
L`UNIVERSITÉ
DE
LAUSANNE
LES 18, 19 ET 20 MAI
1891
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
University of Lausanne building in the centre. Glittering Swiss cross above. Below, coat of arms of the city of Lausanne surmounted by a double-headed eagle. Laurel branch to the left and an oak branch to the right.
