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Swiss National Exhibition Geneva
1896 year| Gold plated bronze | 10.76 g | 30.2 mm |
| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals |
| Year | 1896 |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze |
| Weight | 10.76 g |
| Diameter | 30.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#366484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denticles at rim. IHS coat of arms (Crowned eagle and key) IHΣ with sun rays above . Surpounded by olive branches and ribbon. Star below. Intiails at bottom of shield
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
USINE GENEVOISE DEDEGROSSISSAGE D'OR ★
IHΣ
GH
Unabridged legend: IHΣ = The IHS monogram used by the Jesuits is an abbreviation for the name of Jesus in Greek.
Translation: Geneva gold roughing plant.
Engraver: Jules Georges Hantz
Edge
Plain
