5 Francs (Zürich Shooting Festival) 1859 front 5 Francs (Zürich Shooting Festival) 1859 back
5 Francs (Zürich Shooting Festival) 1859 photo
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5 Francs Zürich Shooting Festival

1859 year
Silver (.900) 25.00 g 37.00 mm
Description
Location
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Period
Federal State (1848-date)
Type
Exhibition, fair and festival medals › Shooting medals and thalers
Year
1859
Value
5 Francs (Francs/Franken/Franchi)
Currency
Shooting Thaler (1842-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
25.00 g
Diameter
37.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#27039
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Soldier in military uniform, looking right, holding upright riffle in right hand, wearing hat and sword.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN
KORN
1859

Translation: Federal free shooting.

Designer: Ferdinand Korn

Edge

Reeded.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859  6000 - - - - - -

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