Switzerland
Confederation gold Specimen "Thurgau-Frauenfeld Shooting Festival" Medal 1890 SP62 PCGS, Richter-1250a. 45mm. 69.44gm. Mintage: 119. Struck on a mesmerizingly reflective planchet, the intricate and inspiring devices coated in golden frost and standing in stark contrast against the surrounding mirrored fields. This design remains a widely recognized one within the Swiss shooting medal series, though is relatively scarce and sought-after in a gold format, ensuring that the present lot is bound to receive ample attention when it crosses the auction block.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/switzerland/switzerland-confederation-gold-specimen-thurgau-frauenfeld-shooting-festival-medal-1890-sp62-pcgs-/a/3085-30316.s?type=CoinArchives3085
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD