Opening of the Elbe-Trave Canal Lübeck

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1900
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight125.41 g
Diameter68 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with mintmark and inscription.
Period
NoticeHans Frei
Reference(s) Behr#740
Obverse descriptionCity and river view with two mermaids at center, sailt ship to the left. In exergue 3-line inscription with date, to the sides shielded arms over laurel branches.
Obverse letteringERÖFFNVNG // DES ELBE-TRAVE- // KANALS . 1900
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionSailboat with navigator and Lubecia (Female personification of the city of Lübeck), mermaid below.
Reverse letteringCONCORDIA DOMI FORIS PAX .
Reverse script
Engraver
Mintage1900  - -
Catalog ID5088767870
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