`Frederick the Wise` 1517 1917 Drei Marks

€348,666.00
LocationFederal Republic of Germany
Year
TypeSouvenir medals/Replica
Composition
Weight19.08 g
Diameter32 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast (`Galvanos` (prepared electrolytically from copper and lead))
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth, with lettering, decoration and `GB` counterstamp. Script: Latin Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description(Original is an ultra rare coin struck in 1917) Bust of Friederich the Wise facing right (Protector of Martin Luther), legend & date
Obverse letteringEIN FESTE BVRG IST VNSER GOTT 1517. / .1917 FRIEDRICH / DER WEISE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrowned imperial eagle with shield on breast, legend, denomination.
Reverse letteringDEUTSCHES REICH 1917 * DREI MARK *
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND  - Galvanos replica, possibly for the museum in Gera -
Catalog ID2229563710
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