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Token Help And Identification (Id: Swiss Shooting Jeton)

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Here are 4 pictures of the same token, different background. I've looked on-line and can't find anything. I found it in my grandfathers possessions. The token is 22 mm in diameter and weighs 3.8 grams.

Any help identifying this token or resources would be helpful.

Thanks!







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Swiss Carbine soldier. A carbine being a shorter rifle or musket.
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Rickter 539a Swiss shooting jeton

https://www.ma-shops.com/sesambestc...7308&lang=en

I believe yours is an imitation, lacking the word 'DE'
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Rickter 539a Swiss shooting jeton

https://www.ma-shops.com/sesambestc...7308&lang=en

I believe yours is an imitation, lacking the word 'DE'


I can see the DE. Can you?

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Yes, your Swiss schützenfest jeton is R539a (Richter) 539a is the identifying number from Jürg Richter's catalog of schützenfest jetons.

It is from Lausanne, Canton of Vaud and is not dated.

Diameter: 23mm

Metal: brass

Weight: 3.7 - 3.9grams

Rarity: common

Value: $15 - 30 depending on condition.

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