Live auction - fme_994823 - SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA Médaille, Centenaire de l’entrée de la République de Genève
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Estimate : | 120 € |
| Price : | no bid |
| Maximum bid : | no bid |
| End of the sale : | 01 April 2025 18:15:17 |
Type : Médaille, Centenaire de l’entrée de la République de Genève
Date: 1914
Metal : silver
Diameter : 44,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 40,15 g.
Edge : lisse
Puncheon : sans poinçon
Coments on the condition:
Patine grise hétérogène avec de l’usure sur les reliefs. Présence de quelques fines rayures
Obverse
Obverse legend : ARRIVEE DES SUISSES AU PORT NOIR 1814.
Obverse description : Représentation d’hommes manifestant leur joie suite au rattachement de la ville de Génève à la confédération suisse.
Reverse
Reverse legend : LE PEUPLE GENEVOIS CELEBRE / EN 1914 / LE CENTENAIRE DE L’ENTREE DE LA / REPUBLIQUE DE GENEVE / DANS LA CONFEDERATION / SUISSE.
Reverse description : Légende en 6 lignes sous les deux écus.
Commentary
Médaille conservée dans un écrin vert à feutrine verte et soie blanche.
Historical background
SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA
(since 1848)
Switzerland formed a Confederation in 1848. It adopted the Swiss Franc, aligned with the French Franc in 1850. It joined the Latin Union in December 1865. It remained neutral during the two world wars and later grew rich thanks to its banks.
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sellRelated articles
Full data
Your Recently Viewed Items
50 NF sur 5000 Francs HENRI IV FRANCE 1958 F.54.01 AU
2600.00 €
Lot 23 x 1 Pound Faux ENGLAND 1817 P.190x XF
3000.00 €
SWITZERLAND Médaille, Souvenir de la fête de l’inauguration du monument de P
50.00 €
SWITZERLAND - CONFEDERATION OF HELVETIA Médaille, Centenaire de l’entrée de
60.00 €
ITALY - KINGDOM OF THE TWO SICILIES 120 Grana Ferdinand II 1854 Naples XF
80.00 €
GALLIA BELGICA - REMI (Area of Reims) Potin au personnage courant AU
114.34 €
cgbfr.com numismatists
