500th anniversary of Johannes Gutenberg Inventor of modern book printing and the printing press

€394,824.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1900
TypeCommemorative medals › Personality medals
CompositionSilver (.990)
Weight24 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription. Script: Latin Lettering: BHM 990
Period
NoticeRudolf Mayer
Reference(s) Heidemann#185, Slg. Wurzbach#3463, Salaschek#1096, Slg. Mertens#451, Layh#97
Obverse descriptionBust with hat facing right.
Obverse lettering.JOH GUTENBERG. MCCCC / MCM B. H. MAYER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description5-line inscription over laurel and oak branch.
Reverse letteringZUR FÜNFHUNDERT JÄHRIGEN GEBURTSTAGS- FEIER
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverB. H. Mayer, Pforzheim, Germany (1871-1999)
Mintage1900  - -
Catalog ID3845712870
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