100th anniversary of the Edict of Potsdam

€394,523.00
LocationPrussia, Kingdom of
Year1785
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionSilver
Weight26.99 g
Diameter43.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeAbraham Abramson
Reference(s) Desel/Döle#21, Old/Mue 1#748, Slg. Whiting#535, Menadier S#315, Pniower#271
Obverse descriptionWoman praying at sacrificial altar before divine statue of Providence. 4-line inscription in exergue below.
Obverse letteringLES ENFANS DES REFUGES HEUREUX SOUS FREDERIC LE GRAND LE XXIX OCT MDCCLXXXV
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionWoman kneeling in front of herm of Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Prussia
Reverse letteringLES EBFANS DES RÉFUGIÉS HEREUX SOUS FRÉDÉRIC LE GRAND LE XXIX OCT. MDCCLXXXV ABRAMSON
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1785  - MDCCLXXXV -
Catalog ID5698598280
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