700th Anniversary of the Founding of Bern

Engraver:

F. Homberg

Year:

1891

Country:

Switzerland

Diameter:

33 mm

Obverse:

Helmeted and armored bust of Berthold V von Zähringen facing left with hist coat of arms below.

* BERCHTOLD · V, HERZOG VON ZAEHRINGEN, RECTOR VON BURGUND *

GRUENDER DER STADT BERN

Reverse:

Coat of arms within a wreath.

* ZUR FEIER DES 700 JAEHRIGEN BESTEHENS DER STADT BERN *

1191-1891

References:

Schulth 588b

The city of Bern was founded in 1191 by Berthold V, Duke of Zähringen.

Historical Objects / Medals