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Inauguration of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1913 |
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| Weight | 18.02 g |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts of Emperor Wilhelm II and King Friedrich August III of Saxony in high relief, both in military uniform, facing right. The circular legend names both rulers, and the engraver's signature 'L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG' appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER · FRIEDRICH AUGUST KÖNIG VON SACHSEN L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG |
| Reverse description | A detailed frontal view of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations) in Leipzig, depicted in high relief with figural sculptures visible at the upper tier and an allegorical group at the base inscribed GOTT MIT UNS. The dates '18. OKTOB.' and '1813 / 1913' flank the monument in the field, with the circular legend commemorating the dedication running around the rim. |
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