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800 years of the city of Leipzig
| Location | German Democratic Republic |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Reference(s) | Scheuch III#1807a |
| Obverse description | Relief view of a large modernist building, identified as the main post office of Leipzig, occupying the central field. The legend 'DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK' appears in three lines above the building, with '800 JAHRE LEIPZIG' and the date '1965' inscribed below. A suspension hole is pierced at the top of the medallion. |
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| Reverse description | Two conjoined heraldic shields in relief occupy the central field: the left shield bears the stylized 'M' of the Leipzig Trade Fair arms, the right shield displays a rampant lion representing the city arms of Leipzig. The dates '1165' and '1965' are inscribed above the shields, flanking a central spire element. The Meissen crossed-swords mark appears in the lower field below the shields. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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