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Swiss National Exhibition in Zürich / Piercing of the St. Gotthard tunnel
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1883 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Detailed panoramic view of the city of Zürich with its bridges, buildings, and church spires rendered in fine relief. The legend arcs along the upper border within a beaded inner circle, and the engraver's signature 'M. JÄGGLI. ZÜRICH' appears in the lower left field. The date 'ZÜRICH 1883' is inscribed along the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Central view of the St. Gotthard tunnel portal set within a rocky mountain landscape, with a locomotive emerging from the arched entrance. A radiant sun rises above the mountains in the upper field. A ribbon banner bearing the legend arcs across the upper portion of the design. |
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| Reverse lettering | ST. GOTTHARD DURCHBOHRT 29. FEBR. 1880. W. M. |
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