Orpheus - Musica

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1907-1908
TypeArt medal
CompositionSilver
Weight19.5 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeMaximilian Dasio
Reference(s) Heidemann#1235, Weber/Dasio#164
Obverse descriptionNaked Orpheus with a lyre in his arm to the left, behind him stands the lion, which has turned its head upwards towards him.
Obverse letteringOR PH EV S D-
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo putti leaning back against a willow tree, one with a flute, the other with a tambourine.
Reverse letteringMVSICA CP
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverCarl Poellath Münz- und Prägewerk, Schrobenhausen, Germany (1778-date)
MintageND (1907-1908)  - -
Catalog ID8301065070
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