Karl August von Hardenberg

€75,989.00
LocationPrussia, Kingdom of
Year1820
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionBronze
Weight57 g
Diameter47.85 mm
Thickness4.2 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeAnton Friedrich König
Reference(s) Slg. Marienburg#7662, Slg. Wurzbach#3569
Obverse descriptionBust in atiquated style facing left of Hardenberg.
Obverse letteringC A PRINCEPS DE HARDENBERG REGNI BORVSSICI SVPREMVS CANCELLARIVS / NATVS D XXXI M MAII A MDCCL // F KÖNIG FEC.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHardenberg navigating an antique galley ship, on the top of the ship the Godess Nike.
Reverse letteringRATEM COMMOTIS - REXIT IN VNDIS -/ SALVS - REGNI // D XXXI M MAII / A MDCCCXX
(Translation: He navigated the ship through agitated waters.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBerlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage1820  - -
Catalog ID6900003340
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