Goethe Commemoration Pössneck

€461,090.00
LocationCity of Pößneck (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia)
Year1923
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionPorcelain (Brown)
Weight16.6 g
Diameter51 mm
Thickness4.5 mm
ShapeRound
Technique(Gold plated)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge100 year Commemoration  of Goethe (1823-1923) related to the building “GOLDNER LÖWE”. Referring to text from a drama called PANDORA, written by Goethe  in 1808.  
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Obverse descriptionEdge is gilded, in the center a square with gilded edge and and within a building called `Goldener Löwe` (golden lion). Between each side of the square and de outer edge gilded star is present. Upper edge of square contains `1823`, the lower edge `1923`.
Obverse letteringGOETHE GEDENKFEIER PÖSSNECK . GOLDNER LÖWE . 1 8 2 3 1 9 2 3
(Translation: Goethe Commemoration -1823-1923 - Golden Lion)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEdge is gilded, in the center a golden triangle with text.
Reverse letteringPANDORA ******* * EINIG UNVERÜCKT ZUSAMMEN WANDERND LEUCHTEN EWIG * SIE HERAB * ** DIE STERNE ** *** 12.5.1808 ***
(Translation: `Wandering together, unwavering, the stars shine down forever` `Pandora 12-5-1808`)
Reverse scriptLatin
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Mintage1923  - -
Catalog ID1274467260
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