Otto Hersing

€150,881.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1917
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight15.95 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription.
Lettering: SILBER Lettering: SILBER
Period
NoticePaul Sturm, Robert Ball
Reference(s) Zetzmann#4150
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of maritime officer Otto Hersing, medal to the left all within circle of laurel.
Obverse letteringU21 HERSING
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene with HMS Majecstic sinking, sea horse to the right and trident at bottom.
Reverse letteringPATHFINDER // STRvGIBRALTAR // TRIVMPH MAIESTIC. BALL / BERLIN
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRobert Ball, Berlin, Germany
Mintage1917  - -
Catalog ID3163790250
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