Coin struck to commemorate the Federal Shooting Festival held in Fribourg in 1881.
The reverse recalls the admission of Fribourg and Solothurn to the Swiss Confederation in 1481, a key event in strengthening national unity.Designed by E. Durussel.
Silver '900'.
Obverse: panorama of Fribourg with the suspension bridge and St. Nicholas Cathedral in the background
TIR FÉDÉRAL À FRIBOURG 1881 / 5 Fr
Reverse: figure of Helvetia holding a spear and shield, flanked by two armored warriors with cantonal shields
ENTRÉE DE FRIBOURG ET SOLEURE DANS LA CONFÉDÉRATION SUISSE 1481 / E. DURUSSEL
Diameter 37 mm, weight 25.02 g
