Diversity in Numismatics
Cayman Islands


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Set Details
Coin Description: FEST 1949 SWISS SHOOTING R-857b; AR 33mm
Grade: NGC MS 63
Owner: RAM-VT
 
Set Category: Other (Diverse collecting in the style of Garrett while on a very limited budget)
Set Name: Diversity in Numismatics
Slot Name: Cayman Islands
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

Chur is the capital of the Swiss canton of Graubünden and lies in the northern part of the canton. Archaeological evidence of settlement at the site goes back as far as the Pfyn culture (3900-3500 BC), making Chur one of the oldest settlements in Switzerland. Remains and objects from the Bronze and Iron Ages have been found also in the eastern sector of the current city's center. In Roman times it was a fortified camp, called Curia Raetorum; it has been suggested that under emperor Diocletian (late 3rd century AD) Chur was the capital of the province of Raetia. In the 4th century Chur became the seat of the first Christian bishopric north to the Alps. Despite a legend assigning its foundation to an alleged Briton king, St. Lucius, the first known bishop is one Asinio. This medal was perpared for a shooting fest held in 1949. Silver Shooting Medal Richter: 857b, Krause: 144. Designer: Weiderkehr 33mm Silver Mintage: 40,000 Census – NGC does not provide population info on items such as this.

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