© House of Collections
© House of Collections
Abbey of Buttes
1770 year| Brass | 4.7 g | 23.5 mm |
| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Type | Event tokens › Shooting festival tokens |
| Year | 1770 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#316624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the canton of Neuchâtel in the centre. Behind, two rifles crossing each other, oak branch on the left and laurel branch on the right tied by a ribbon. Arrow piercing an apple above.
Comment
The « Abbaye de Buttes » (Abbey of Buttes), founded in 1770, was originally a shooting competition. Although it has become a "village festival" nowadays, there are still two competitions organised ten days before the Abbey and during the festival.
