1863 Medal La Chaux-de-Fonds R-945c Bronzed AE SP(PCGS#545025)
1863 Medal La Chaux-de-Fonds R-945c Bronzed AE SP (PCGS#545025)
May 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction World Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 73562
- 等级
- SP65
- 价格
- 2,034
- 详细说明
- 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. Estimate: $100 - $200. Provenance: From the PHG Collection. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS.