Inauguration of the Crematorium in Stuttgart

€392,704.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1907
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter51 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Heidemann#1080
Obverse descriptionA young couple in lavishly flowing robes float above the blazing flames of a burning pile of wood, accompanied by a putto, in the background on the left a view of the new crematorium.
Obverse letteringP. MÜLLER INV. M.& W. ST.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAntique stele with gable crown, 8-line inscription within.
Reverse letteringSAGT ES NIEMAND NVR DEN WEISEN WEIL DIE MENGE GLEICH VERHÖHNET DAS LEBEND`GE WILL ICH PREISEN DAS NACH FLAMMEN- TOD SICH SEHNET Z.GEDÄCHTNISS D.EINWEIHVNG D.KREMATORIVMS I.STVTTGART 1907
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStuttgarter Metallwarenfabrik Wilhelm Mayer & Franz Wilhelm e.K., Germany (1861-date)
Mintage1907  - -
Catalog ID4121252990
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