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© Sincona AG
Inauguration of the Girls' College Neuchâtel; copper
1853 year| Copper | 16.47 g | - |
| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | City of Neuchâtel |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1853 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#429822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Girls' College of Neuchâtel.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VILLE DE NEUCHATEL
NOVEMBRE
1853
Edge
Plain.
Comment
In 1849, the Bourgeoisie of Neuchâtel decided to build a girls' college, as they were not allowed to attend the Latin College at that time. The chosen location for this building was the former Terreaux Cemetery. The college was completed in 1853 after two years of construction and inaugurated on November 15 of the same year (Jelmini, 2011). The building now houses the Neuchâtel Museum of Natural History.
