Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Geneva 400th Anniversary of the Founding of the EAN Silver Medal, 1875. NGC MS-63 Brown.
R-601b; Martin-305. By Samuel Mognetti, Geneva. 43mm. Obverse: Arms of Geneva superimposed on a large anchor, crossed rifles, and a mixed wreath of oak and laurel, all within a laurel wreath; perimeter legend; Reverse: Scene of boats on a lake, Swiss cross above, perimeter legend, and legend in exergue below. The Exercices de l'arquebuse et de la navigation (EAN) is a shooting society that was founded in 1856 by the combining of two older societies dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. An interesting piece emphasizing the importance and use of the lakes in Switzerland's history. A lovely specimen with an argent patina and dappled cobalt and hints of champagne toning. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $700
R-601b; Martin-305. By Samuel Mognetti, Geneva. 43mm. Obverse: Arms of Geneva superimposed on a large anchor, crossed rifles, and a mixed wreath of oak and laurel, all within a laurel wreath; perimeter legend; Reverse: Scene of boats on a lake, Swiss cross above, perimeter legend, and legend in exergue below. The Exercices de l'arquebuse et de la navigation (EAN) is a shooting society that was founded in 1856 by the combining of two older societies dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. An interesting piece emphasizing the importance and use of the lakes in Switzerland's history. A lovely specimen with an argent patina and dappled cobalt and hints of champagne toning. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $700