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500th anniversary of the University of Leipzig
| Location | Saxony (Albertinian Line), Kingdom of |
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| Year | 1909 |
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| Weight | 24.13 g |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts of Margrave Friedrich and King Friedrich August facing left in high relief, the former in medieval armour with a chain, the latter in military uniform with decorations. A circular legend names both figures around the upper rim, with a small floral ornament at the base of the field. The maker's signature M.& W. ST. appears to the right of the busts. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed view of the main university building complex in Leipzig, depicted in perspective with a row of trees in the foreground and a Gothic church tower to the right. Above the building, the arms of Leipzig are shown flanked by oak branches. The legend ALMA MATER appears in the upper field, with the commemorative inscription and dates in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin/German |
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