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Medal - Peter Henlein
| Location | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Peter Henlein in high relief, depicted wearing a period hat and draped clothing. The circumferential legend reads '500 JAHRE PETER HENLEIN' above and 'DER ERFINDER DER TASCHENUHR' below, with the dates '1485' and '1985' flanking the bust in the field. |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of the Nuremberg Egg, the world's first pocket watch, shown as a highly detailed circular timepiece with ornate engraved dial and decorative elements in relief. The surrounding legend reads '* DAS NURNBERGER EI *' above and '* DIE ERSTE TASCHENUHR DER WELT *' below, separated by small star ornaments. |
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| Reverse lettering | DAS NURNBERGER EI DIE ERSTE TASCHENUHR DER WELT |
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