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SWITZERLAND – CHIASSO – Commemorative medal of the Chiasso b…
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SWITZERLAND – CHIASSO – Commemorative medal of the Chiasso b…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 30 - CHF 40
Voluntary lot
Description
SWITZERLAND – CHIASSO – Commemorative medal of the Chiasso border post, undated
second half of the 20th century.
Obverse: A monumental masonry border gate, surmounted by the federal coat of arms and adorned with the coat of arms of
Chiasso. Beneath the arch, a train, cars, a lorry and travellers pass along a network
of lines evoking a globe and international communications.
Reverse: A geometric design featuring the stylised shape of a gate or the letter ‘C’,
enclosing the coat of arms of Chiasso. Inscription ‘CHIASSO’. Fineness mark ‘999’ and
manufacturer’s hallmark.
Edge: Fluted.
Gross weight: 30.00 g.
Metal and fineness: 999 silver.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Quality: Burnished blank.
Condition: SUP; slight signs of handling, localised golden patina.
Historical note: The design depicts Chiasso as a railway, road and
customs crossing point between Switzerland and Italy, combining federal and municipal emblems with the various
means of transport.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Numismatic sales & collectible coins
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
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