Inauguration of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig

€371,863.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1913
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionSilver (.990)
Weight18.02 g
Diameter33.4 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription.
Lettering: SILBER 990
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Heidemann#1053, Slg. Marienburg#10559
Obverse descriptionConjoined busts of Emperor Wilhelm II and King Friedrich August of Saxony facing right.
Obverse letteringWILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER FRIEDRICH AUGUST KÖNIG VON SACHSEN LUD. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
Reverse letteringDAS VÖLKERSCHLACHTSDENKMAL ZU LEIPZIG.ZUM GEDÄCHTNIS DER EINWEIHUNG .18. OKTOB. 1813/1913
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLudwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage1913  - -
Catalog ID6669441770
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