Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Swiss Confederation Shooting Festival in La Chaux-de-Fonds Bronze Medal, 1863. Bern Mint. PCGS MS-65.
R-945c; Martin-507. By Fritz Landry, Neuchâtel. 36mm. Obverse: Prominent Swiss cross, with rays emanating and 22 stars (equaling the number of Cantons at the time) encircling the cross atop the rays; perimeter legend; Reverse: Child at right bringing flag to a seated Helvetia at left, with perimeter legend above. On March 1, 1848 (a year of revolutions across Europe), Neuchâtel declared its independence from its Prussian principality status and declared itself a republic within the Swiss Confederation. An attractive and historic medal with a rich mahogany patina. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200
R-945c; Martin-507. By Fritz Landry, Neuchâtel. 36mm. Obverse: Prominent Swiss cross, with rays emanating and 22 stars (equaling the number of Cantons at the time) encircling the cross atop the rays; perimeter legend; Reverse: Child at right bringing flag to a seated Helvetia at left, with perimeter legend above. On March 1, 1848 (a year of revolutions across Europe), Neuchâtel declared its independence from its Prussian principality status and declared itself a republic within the Swiss Confederation. An attractive and historic medal with a rich mahogany patina. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200