HORNREICH COLLECTION of Schützenfest (Swiss & German Shooting Festival) Medals & Celebration Medals
1891 Bern, 700th Anniversary Festival, Forrer II:545 AR
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Swiss Cantons Bern 1891 |
| Design Description: |
Bern 700th Anniversary Festival Helmeted & Mailed Berchtold V. Zaehringen |
| Item Description: |
Silver SILVER 1891-DATED SWITZERLND BERN 700TH ANNIVERSARY Forrer II:545 AR (22.8g, 38mm) |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL MS 62 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1891, AR, BERN 700TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL, Silver, Catalog: Forrer II:545. Size: 38mm, 22.8g, Medal by Franz Friedrich Homberg. Obverse: BERCHTOLD V HERZOG VON ZAEHRINGEN RECTOR VON BURGUND / GRUENDER DER STADT BERN - Helmeted and mailed bust of Berchtold V, Duke of Zaehringen, Rector of Burgundy, facing left with coat of arms below, surrounded by legends. Reverse: ZUR FETER DES 700 JAEHRIGEN BESTEHENS DER STADTBERN /1191-1891 - Coat of arms with cross above surrounded by dated wreath surrounded by legend. High relief medal. Included with Medal is the original plush-lined fitted case.