Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Aargau 25th Anniversary Federal Shooting Festival in Aarau Silver Medal, 1849. PCGS AU-58.
R-1b; Martin-1. By Antoine Bovy, Genf. 37mm. Reeded Edge. Obverse: Reclining goddess facing right, with caduceus in outstretched left hand; plinth behind with Aarau Arms and topped by a mural crown, symbols of agriculture and industry at left, perimeter legend above and in exergue below; Reverse: Arms of Argau with Swiss cross above, both within a mixed wreath of oak and laurel; perimeter legend. A lovely example of this early issue, with hints of champagne toning on the attractive argent surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300
R-1b; Martin-1. By Antoine Bovy, Genf. 37mm. Reeded Edge. Obverse: Reclining goddess facing right, with caduceus in outstretched left hand; plinth behind with Aarau Arms and topped by a mural crown, symbols of agriculture and industry at left, perimeter legend above and in exergue below; Reverse: Arms of Argau with Swiss cross above, both within a mixed wreath of oak and laurel; perimeter legend. A lovely example of this early issue, with hints of champagne toning on the attractive argent surfaces. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300