Medal - 400 Years of Leipzig fair

€2.00
LocationKingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
Year1897
TypeFestival medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter29 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeLettering: smooth The 1897 Leipzig fair was an industry and trade exhibition. It commemorated the 400 year anniversary of the city of Leipzig being granted the royal exhibition privilege by roman-german King Maximilian I. in 1497.
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Obverse descriptionLots of people in front of buildings, showing the fair in 1497
Obverse letteringAUERBACHS HOF ANNO 1497 1497 1897
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionStar above lettering, branch to the left, coat of arms on the bottom
Reverse lettering400 jähr.- Jubelfeier der Leipziger Messe
(Translation: 400 year celebration of the Leipzig fair)
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage ?  - -
1897  - Proof -
Catalog ID1372837920
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