Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
SWITZERLAND. Swiss Confederation Shooting Festival in Fribourg White Metal Medal, 1881. PCGS SPECIMEN-64.
R-404c; Martin-223. By Edouard Durussel, Bern. 47mm. Obverse: City view of Fribourg within mixed oak and floral wreath, Swiss Arms below, superimposed on two crossed rifles and two flags; Reverse: Female allegories of (l-r) Fribourg, Switzerland, and Solothurn, with Solothurn holding a parchment inscribed "1481 1881"; perimeter legend above, date range in exergue below. The reverse design celebrates the admission of Fribourg and Solothurn to the Swiss Confederacy in 1481 in the aftermath of the Burgundy Wars. A very attractive example with frosty white devices and reflective fields. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300
R-404c; Martin-223. By Edouard Durussel, Bern. 47mm. Obverse: City view of Fribourg within mixed oak and floral wreath, Swiss Arms below, superimposed on two crossed rifles and two flags; Reverse: Female allegories of (l-r) Fribourg, Switzerland, and Solothurn, with Solothurn holding a parchment inscribed "1481 1881"; perimeter legend above, date range in exergue below. The reverse design celebrates the admission of Fribourg and Solothurn to the Swiss Confederacy in 1481 in the aftermath of the Burgundy Wars. A very attractive example with frosty white devices and reflective fields. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300