Live auction - fme_927898 - SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA Médaille, Festival de tir cantonal
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Starting price : | 40 € |
| Estimate : | 80 € |
| Price : | 40 € |
| Maximum bid : | 40 € |
| End of the sale : | 25 June 2024 15:59:01 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Médaille, Festival de tir cantonal
Date: 1894
Mint name / Town : Suisse, Bern
Metal : copper
Diameter : 44,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Engraver HOMBERG Franz (1851-1922)
Weight : 54,45 g.
Edge : lisse
Puncheon : sans poinçon
Coments on the condition:
Patine marron hétérogène présentant quelques taches d’oxydation et traces d’un ancien nettoyage. Présence de quelques coups et rayures
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : BERN. KANTONAL-SCHÜTZENFEST IN THUN 1894.
Obverse description : Ecussons accolés sous une croix radiée, branche fleurie à gauche, signé : HOMBERG FEC..
Reverse
Reverse legend : ALLZEIT BEREIT.
Reverse description : Jeune homme agenouillé préparant son arquebuse, vue sur des monuments et châteaux à l’arrière plan.
Historical background
SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA
(since 1848)
Switzerland formed a Confederation in 1848. It adopted the Swiss Franc, aligned with the French Franc in 1850. It joined the Latin Union in December 1865. It remained neutral during the two world wars and later grew rich thanks to its banks.
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sellRelated articles
Full data
Your Recently Viewed Items
SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA Médaille, Festival de tir cantonal AU
40.00 €