Carouge Riflemen Society (silver plated copper) 1841 front Carouge Riflemen Society (silver plated copper) 1841 back
Carouge Riflemen Society (silver plated copper) 1841 photo
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Carouge Riflemen Society silver plated copper

1841 year
Silver plated copper 5.85 g 26 mm
Description
Location
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Type
Event tokens › Shooting festival tokens
Year
1841
Composition
Silver plated copper
Weight
5.85 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#319278
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two rifles crossing in the centre. Wreath formed by an oak branch to the left and a laurel branch to the right tied by a ribbon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE *
1841

Translation: Unity is strength.

Comment

Weight: 5.7-6.0 g