Death of Frederick the Great

€440,054.00
LocationPrussia, Kingdom of
Year1786
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality medals
CompositionSilver
Weight26.33 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled (struck)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJohann Georg Holtzhey
Reference(s) Slg. Henckel#1833 , Olding FR#753a , Slg. Julius#394 Marienburg, Menadier S#319 , Steg/Kluge#110
Obverse descriptionLegend around uniformed portrait with hat facing left.
Obverse letteringFRID·INCOMPARABILIS DEI GRATIA REX BORVSS·ETC.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSymbols of peace and war around urn on altar with 5 lines legend. At left 5 lines in open book. Lettering curved above, and 3 lines in exergue.
Reverse letteringPHILO- SOPH DE SANS- SOUCI. CO-DEX FRI- DE- RI- CIA- NUS RESTABAT ALIUD NIHIL NATUS XXIV JAN. MDCXII DENATUS XVII AUGUST MDCCLXXXVI·
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1786  - -
Catalog ID7169665740
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