Shooting Society of Tell's Representatives (Posse; zinc) 1838 front Shooting Society of Tell's Representatives (Posse; zinc) 1838 back
Shooting Society of Tell's Representatives (Posse; zinc) 1838 photo
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Shooting Society of Tell's Representatives Posse; zinc

1838 year
Zinc 2.55 g 22 mm
Description
Location
Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Type
Event tokens › Shooting festival tokens
Year
1838
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.55 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#387864
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms of the canton of Vaud in the centre. Behind, two crossed rifles. Below, two laurel branches. Above, radiant Swiss cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L & P

Unabridged legend: Liberté et Patrie.

Comment

Weight: 2.4g-2.7 g

The Society of Tell's representatives refers to William Tell, the legendary Swiss hero.