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90th birthday of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1928 |
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| Reference(s) | Kienast#408, Kaiser#478 |
| Obverse description | The obverse features a large, finely modelled bust of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in three-quarter right-facing relief, occupying most of the field. The surrounding legend reads TAUFE DES Z.127 AM 90. GEBURTSTAG / 8. JULI 1928, commemorating the christening of airship LZ 127 on the Count's 90th birthday. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a richly detailed allegorical scene in high relief: a central heraldic shield flanked by two children or putti holding balloons, with the Graf Zeppelin airship visible in the background field. The circular legend GLÜCK AB GRAF ZEPPELIN runs along the upper rim. |
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