SWITZERLAND. Swiss National Exposition in Geneva Silvered Bronze Medal, 1896. PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
By H. Bovy & A. Meyer. Diameter: 61mm. Obverse: Seminude personification of Geneva seated facing on throne, holding laurel branch; coat-of-arms to let and right; Reverse: Facade of the exposition hall; decorative cartouche in foreground reading "CAPITAL DE GARANTIE" in three lines. Edge : Plain. Presenting great relief and Art Nouveau artistry, this large format issue features an alluring light gray tone. Though mentioned as silver on the holder, the slight rub and light brown color upon the higher points leads to an attribution as silvered bronze instead.
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00