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Johann Georg Varrentrapp, doctor and local politician
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1909 |
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| Period | Early 20th century |
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| Obverse description | Front-facing bust of Dr. Johann Georg Varrentrapp in high relief, depicting a bearded elderly gentleman in civilian dress with a bow tie. The legend arching along the upper rim reads his name, with birth and death dates and places inscribed in the field to either side of the bust. |
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| Obverse lettering | DR JOHANN GEORG VARRENTRAPP GEB 20 3 1809 IN FRANKFURT A/M GEST 15 3 1886 IN FRANKFURT A/M |
| Reverse description | The reverse features nine lines of raised Latin-script text filling the field, commemorating Varrentrapp as a pioneering promoter of public health and creator of numerous charitable works. Overlaid across the inscription is a prominent rod of Asclepius — a staff entwined by a snake whose head extends toward a bowl at the upper right. The centennial dates 1809 and 1909 flank the number 20, with MAERZ (March) below, marking the hundredth anniversary of his birth. |
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