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5 Francs Solothurn Shooting Festival
1855 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37.00 mm |
| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Type | Exhibition, fair and festival medals › Shooting medals and thalers |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 5 Francs (Francs/Franken/Franchi) |
| Currency | Shooting Thaler (1842-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#27037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Wreath formed of oak and alpine rose branches tied with ribbon below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 Fr.
1855
Engraver: Antoine Bovy
Designer: Friedrich Fisch
Edge
Lettering: EIDGEN. FREISCHIESEN * SOLOTHURN 1855 *
Translation: Federal shooting Solothurn.
Comment
The edge lettering contains a spelling mistake. Coins with the correct spelling ("FREISCHIESSEN") are counterfeits.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Solothurn Shooting Festival) 1855 item.
