Switzerland. 5 Francs 1859 Shooting Festival in Zurich & 5 Francs 1861 Shooting Festival in Nidvaldo
Switzerland 5 Francs 1859-Zurich Shooting Festival
Obverse: Coat of arms of Switzerland on ornate shield above 2 mirrored shields with coats of arms of Zurich. Opposite rampant lions supporting shields, trampling pedestal below
Reverse: Soldier in military uniform holding upright rifle in right hand
900 silver - diameter 37 mm - weight 25 g
Switzerland 5 Francs 1861-Nidwalden Shooting Festival
Obverse: Swiss cross with 2 layered rays behind
Reverse: Reproduction of Ferdinand Schlöth's Winkelried Memorial in Stans, Switzerland
900 silver - diameter 37 mm - weight 25 g
Country/province
Switzerland
Year/Period and Variation
5 Francs 1859 Shooting Festival in Zurich & 5 Francs 1861 Shooting Festival in Nidvaldo
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded