Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal

€263,077.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medals › Inauguration medals
CompositionAluminium
Weight5.10 g
Diameter35.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) NOK#1895-69 e1
Obverse descriptionShip entering a canal.
Obverse letteringZUR ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES NORD-OSTSEE-KANALS. 19.-22. JUNI 1895.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHouse next to bridge.
Reverse letteringNORD-OSTSEE-KANAL HOCHBRÜCKE BEI // LEVENSAU // LAUER
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLudwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage1895  - -
Catalog ID5030601410
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