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SWITZERLAND. Luzern Shooting Festival Silver Medal, 1901. GEM UNCIRCULATED.
R-879B. Diameter: 45mm; Weight: 35.67 gms. By H. Frei. Mintage: 7,000. Commemorating the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival in Luzern (Lucerne), from 30 June-11 July. Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Helvetia right, wearing wreath of edelweiss; Reverse: SCHVETZENFEST EIDGENOESSISCHES LVZERN, coat-of-arms over Swiss cross and laurel branch. Edge: Plain. Alluring argent-light gray surfaces, with some tinges of peripheral toning and a great matte nature.
R-879B. Diameter: 45mm; Weight: 35.67 gms. By H. Frei. Mintage: 7,000. Commemorating the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival in Luzern (Lucerne), from 30 June-11 July. Obverse: Helmeted and armored bust of Helvetia right, wearing wreath of edelweiss; Reverse: SCHVETZENFEST EIDGENOESSISCHES LVZERN, coat-of-arms over Swiss cross and laurel branch. Edge: Plain. Alluring argent-light gray surfaces, with some tinges of peripheral toning and a great matte nature.
Lasting from 30 June-11 July 1901, the Swiss-wide shooting festival was held in Luzern. Commemorating the event, this silver medal of alluring Art Nouveau design was among the pieces struck.
Estimate: $100 - $200