Medal - Foundation of Bern 1891 front Medal - Foundation of Bern 1891 back
Medal - Foundation of Bern 1891 photo
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Medal - Foundation of Bern

1891 year
Silver 53.72 g 50 mm
Description
Location
Canton of Bern
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1891
Composition
Silver
Weight
53.72 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#200381
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of the city's founder Berthold von Zähringen to the left over family crests.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BERCHTOLD · V , HERZOG VON ZAEHRINGEN , RECTOR VON BURGUND

Engravers: Ch. Bühler, F. Homberg

Comment

The piece in the main image (53.72 g, Uncirculated):
◦ Auctioned by SINCONA AG, Auction 30, 20 May 2016, Lot 3773. Sold for 225 CHF.