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Switzerland coins 5 Swiss Francs Silver coin, Canton of St. Gallen Silver Shooting Thaler, dated 1874.

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Switzerland coins - CHF 5 Swiss Francs Silver coin ("Shooting Thaler") Canton of St. Gallen coin, dated 1874

Obverse: Walking bear with broken tree on shoulder. Date and mint official´s inital below. All within wreath.
Legend: 1474 A 1476
Reverse: Crowned and mantled oval arms within order collar. Mitred croziers and sword in background.
Legend: EIDGENÖSS. SCHÜTZENFEST IN ST. GALLEN – 1874
Translated: "Federal shooting festival in St. Gallen – 1874"

Mintage: 15.000 pcs.
Designer: Fritz Landry
References: Davenport 386, HMZ 2-1343j, KM-XS12.
Weight: 24.85 gram of Silver (.835)
Diameter: 37 mm