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150 years of German Railroads Drache 1848
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief of the early German steam locomotive 'Drache' in left profile, occupying the central field. The circular legend along the upper rim reads 'DIE ERSTEN DEUTSCHEN LOKOMOTIVEN', with 'DRACHE' and the date '1848' inscribed in the lower field beneath the locomotive. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a detailed relief of the steam locomotive 'Der Adler' facing right, centrally placed in the field. The surrounding legend commemorates 150 years of German railways, referencing the historic inaugural journey of 7 December 1835 from Nürnberg to Fürth, with the anniversary dates '1835 - 1985' inscribed at the bottom. |
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