100th anniversary of death of Abraham Gottlob Werner, mineralogist and geologist

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1917
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight42.24 g
Diameter50.8 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
NoticeFriedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Reference(s) AFA#150 , Müseler#56.2.3/51 a
Obverse descriptionBust facing left.
Obverse letteringABRAHAM GOTTLOB WERNER 25. SEPT. 1749 + 30. JUNI 1817 FH
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description8-line inscription in a laurel wreath.
Reverse letteringHUNDERT JAHRE NACH SEINEM TODE IST SEIN GEIST NOCH IM REICHE DER STEINE LEBENDIG 1917
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMuldenhütten, Germany (1887-1953)
Mintage1917  - - 29
Catalog ID7502099500
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