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67 - SWITZERLAND - CANTON OF SCHWYTZ - 5 francs from the Schwytz Federal Shooting Competition, 1867 - Bern.
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SWITZERLAND - CANTON OF SCHWYTZ - 5 francs from the Schwytz Federal Shooting Competition, 1867 - Bern. Obverse: A heraldic lion facing right, holding a sword and supporting the shield of the Canton of Schwyz, resting on a trophy of arms consisting notably of a bow, a quiver, and arrows. The two Mythen mountains appear in the background. Legend: “KANTON SCHWYZ.” Signed A. BOVY. Reverse: Federal shield bearing the Swiss cross, surrounded by a laurel wreath and set against a large trophy of weapons, flags, rifles, and military regalia. Legend: “EIDGENÖSSISCHES SCHÜTZENFEST IN SCHWYZ 1867.” Denomination “5 Fr.” in the exergue. Edge: Fluted. Gross weight: 25.00 g. Metal and fineness: 900 silver. Diameter: 37 mm. Corner orientation: 6 o’clock. Engraver: Antoine Bovy. Condition: TTB+; gray patina, slight wear on the raised reliefs, and a few marks. References: HMZ 2# 1343g; Richter SS# 1070a. Mintage: 8,000 pieces. Historical note: Issued for the 1867 Schwyz Federal Shooting Competition, this shooting thaler replicates the module, weight, and fineness of the 5 Swiss franc coin then in circulation. Antoine Bovy’s design combines the coat of arms of Schwyz with military and federal imagery. Mintage: 8,000 copies.
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