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Medal - Discovery of Troy Heinrich Schliemann
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter bust of Heinrich Schliemann facing slightly left in high relief against a mirror-polished field, with ancient stone ruins depicted in the background to his right. The legend CENTENNIAL OF DISCOVERY OF TROY arcs around the upper periphery, while HEINRICH SCHLIEMANN curves along the lower border. |
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| Reverse description | Three-quarter bust of a woman adorned with an elaborate headdress, long layered beaded necklaces, and pendant earrings, widely identified as Sophia Schliemann wearing the Treasure of Priam jewels. To her right in the field, two ancient ceramic vessels — a tall jug with a handle and a globular vessel — are depicted in relief against a mirror-polished background. |
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| Reverse lettering | FM |
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