Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal Prussia

€98,113.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medals › Inauguration medals
CompositionSilver
Weight18.28 g
Diameter33.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Lettering: ~+~ EINE ~+~ GEDENK MÜNZE
Period
NoticeLudwig Christian Lauer
Reference(s) MCV#15, NOK#46, Lange#1370
Obverse descriptionSailboat in a canal, legend with date surrounding.
Obverse letteringZUR ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES NORD OSTSEE-KANALS * 19-22. JUNI 1895 *
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description14 shielded arms on top of a view with bridge, canal and ships.
Reverse letteringNORD-OSTSEE-KANAL HOCHBRÜCKE ZU GRÜNTHAL LAUER
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLudwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage1895  - -
Catalog ID8054510820
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