Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Western Switzerland Shooting Festival in Biel Bronze Medal, 1893. PCGS SPECIMEN-65.
R-225b; Martin-139. By Franz Homberg, Bern and R. Lanz, Biel. 45mm. Obverse: Arms of Bern and Biel at left and right respectively, Swiss cross above, all within a mixed oak and laurel wreath; perimeter legend; Reverse: City defender in period uniform, facing and striding forward, bearing standard with Arms of Biel, city view in the near background; perimeter legend above. A lovely, high grade example of this issue with amply glossy surfaces and a medium umber patina - truly an attractive piece. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300
R-225b; Martin-139. By Franz Homberg, Bern and R. Lanz, Biel. 45mm. Obverse: Arms of Bern and Biel at left and right respectively, Swiss cross above, all within a mixed oak and laurel wreath; perimeter legend; Reverse: City defender in period uniform, facing and striding forward, bearing standard with Arms of Biel, city view in the near background; perimeter legend above. A lovely, high grade example of this issue with amply glossy surfaces and a medium umber patina - truly an attractive piece. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300