Otto Hersing

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1917
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter34.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
NoticePaul Sturm
Reference(s) Zetzmann#4150 var.
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 MAJESTIC BALL BERLIN
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRobert Ball Nachfolger (Grünthal), Berlin, Germany
Mintage1917  - -
Catalog ID4471208280
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