Medal - Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1895
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 26.1 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) NOK#1895-02br, Lange#1394, MCV#40, Slg. Marienburg#7021
Obverse description Emperor`s bust in uniform with helmet facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG VON PREUSSEN
Reverse description Allegorical figures of the Eastern and Baltic sea seated on a rock, boy holding a dreadnought at center representing the canal.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BEGONN. 1887 * KAISER WILHELM-CANAL * 1895 VOLLDT.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4206602530
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