HORNREICH COLLECTION of Schützenfest (Swiss & German Shooting Festival) Medals & Celebration Medals
1890 Thurgau-Frauenfeld, R-1250b
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Swiss Cantons Thurgau-Frauenfeld 1890 |
| Design Description: |
Helvetia Welcomes City to Confederation City Arms / Shoot Festival |
| Item Description: |
Silver FEST 1890 SWISS SHOOTING R-1250b AR 45mm THURGAU - FRAUENFELD |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL MS 62 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1890, AR, FEDERAL SHOOT THURGAU FRAUENFELD, Switzerland. NGC MS62, Cert# 3479092-012. Medallist: Hugues Bovy. Variety R-1250b, 45 mm, Thurgau - Frauenfeld. Obv. City Arms. Rv. Helvetia Welcomes Thurgau to the Confederation, 1803, Heil Dir Helvetia. DK.228, JM.666. Mintage, 5,760 Struck. Proof like mirrors and peripheral rainbow toning, especially on reverse, all in very high relief. Cf. Coin Galleries/Stacks Sale March 11, 2009, Lot 1190, where a uncertified and hairlined AU sold for over $350.00.