German teaching exhibition on the World Exposition St. Louis

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1904
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight102.65 g
Diameter70 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeGeorges Morin
Reference(s) Heidemann#1016, Kat GrBeK#1928b, Brüll#19
Obverse descriptionCrowned eagle with displayed wings flying left holding a laurel wreath. Exhibition area in background.
Obverse letteringWELTAUSSTELLUNG ST. LOUIS 1904 DEN FOERDERERN DER / DEUTSCHEN UNTERRICHTS / AUSSTELLUNG
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionOlder male figure wearing a toga next to nude boy, both marching towards a rising sun, the older man holding the young boys shoulder with the left hand and guiding the way with the right hand.
Reverse letteringWAR NICHT DAS AUGE SONNEN HAFT DIE SONNE KÖNNT ES NIE ERBLICKEN G. MORIN OERTEL BERLIN
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBerliner Medaillen-Münze Otto Oertel, Germany (1887-1938)
Mintage1904  - -
Catalog ID1353675790
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