Switzerland (17-18th century) Canton Zurich Medal – ‘Bundestaler’ Commemorating the Founding of the Swiss Confederation. By J. Stampfer. Obverse: Dated 1296 + WILHELM TELL VON VRE STOVFFACHER VO SCHWYTZ ERNI VO V(ND)ERWALD/+ BEGINNING DESS PVNTZ IM IAR CHRIST 1296 ( Wilhelm Tell from Uri, Werner Stauffacher from Schwyz; and Arnold of Melchtal from Unterwalden; the beginning of the pact in the year of Christ 1296 ); the oathtaking scene in the meadow of Rütli: three soldiers representing the cantons of Uri; Schwyz; and Nidwalden; in exergue, monogram between two flowers. Reverse: Small Swiss cross within border of seven coats-of-arms; all within border of thirteen larger coats-of-arms. Silver. Scratches. Cf. Hahn 27; Wunderly 3418. Weight approx: 15.23 g. Diameter: 45 mm
