Proclamation of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel (bronze) 1898 front Proclamation of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel (bronze) 1898 back
Proclamation of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel (bronze) 1898 photo
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Proclamation of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel bronze

1898 year
Bronze 50.5 g 48.3 mm
Description
Location
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1898
Composition
Bronze
Weight
50.5 g
Diameter
48.3 mm
Thickness
3.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#324132
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inscription in eight lines. Coat of arms of Neuchâtel below, surrounded by two oak branches, surmounted by a glittering Swiss cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LE
PEUPLE NEUCHATELOIS
FÊTE
AVEC ENTHOUSIASME
LE CINQUENTIÈME ANNIVERSAIRE
DE SON ÉMANCIPATION
ET SALUE
LES FONDATEURS DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
1848 1898

Translation: The people of Neuchâtel enthusiastically celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their emancipation and salute the founders of the republic.

Engraver: Huguenin

Edge

Plain