5 Francs (Bern Shooting Festival) 1857 front 5 Francs (Bern Shooting Festival) 1857 back
5 Francs (Bern Shooting Festival) 1857 photo
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5 Francs Bern Shooting Festival

1857 year
Silver (.900) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Location
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Exhibition, fair and festival medals › Shooting medals and thalers
Year
1857
Value
5 Francs (Francs/Franken/Franchi)
Currency
Shooting Thaler (1842-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#27038
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Swiss soldier standing, facing left, wearing traditional uniform, sword, dagger, amulet, and feathered hat and holding long riffle by the barrel in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EHRE IST MEIN HOECHSTES ZIEL.
KORN

Translation: Honour is my highest goal.

Designer: Ferdinand Korn

Edge

Reeded.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1857  5195 - - - - - -

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