(sold for $159.0)

1876, Switzerland, Vaud (Canton). Silver Shooting Thaler (5 Franken) Coin. Rare!

Mint Year: 1876 Mintage: 20.000 pcs. Designer: Edouard Durussel Region: Lausanne (Switzerland) References: Davenport 387, KM-XS13. R! Denomination: 5 Francs / 5 Franken ("Shooting Thaler") Condition: Numerous thin hairlines from improper cleaning, a few scratches, otherwise a nicely toned AU-UNC! Material: Silver (.835) Diameter: 37mm Weight: 25gm

Obverse: Bridge in front of city-view of Lausanne. Legend: TIR FÉDÉRAL DE 1876 LAUSANNE Translated: "Federal shoot of 1876 Lausanne"

Reverse: Two standing female figures shaking hands, flags, fasces and shields of Switzerland / Lausanne in background. Vine tree to left. Legend: POUR ETRE FORTS SOYONS UNIS – 5 F Translated: "Let us be strong and united – 5 Francs"

Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman). It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west. Lausanne is located 62 km (39 mi) northeast of Geneva.