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Apparition of Halley's Comet
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1910 |
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| Shape | Round with a loop |
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| Obverse description | A scenic landscape in relief depicts rolling hills and a solitary tree to the left, beneath a star-filled night sky from which Halley's Comet streaks dramatically downward with a luminous tail. The legend arcs around the upper field, with the date integrated into the inscription. |
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| Reverse description | A nude male figure kneels in low relief on a grassy ground, his arms raised dramatically upward toward a comet visible in the upper right field, evoking awe before the forces of nature. The bold legend fills the field around the figure in multiple lines. |
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| Reverse lettering | NATUR! WIE STARK SIND DEINE BANDE! |
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