Start of reign of Wilhelm II and Charlotte

€365,901.00
LocationWürttemberg, Kingdom of
Year1891
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight226.54 g
Diameter89 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) KR Med 3#120
Obverse descriptionUnder a crown, two oval medallions framed by palm branches with the bust portraits of Queen Charlotte and King Wilhelm II facing each other, as well as the associated inscriptions, below an inscription on laurel branches with a motto.
Obverse letteringHie gut Württemberg all`weg! CHARLOTTE KÖNIGIN WÜRTTEMBERG WILHELM II. KÖ VON WÜRTTEMBERG
Obverse scriptLatin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Reverse descriptionAn angel blowing a trumpet to announce the beginning of the new king`s reign. The angel and the putto accompanying holding laurel wreath`s.
Reverse letteringREGIERUNGS- / ANTRITT / AM / 6. OKTOBER / 1891. W. MAYER. STUTTGART.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStuttgarter Metallwarenfabrik Wilhelm Mayer & Franz Wilhelm e.K., Germany (1861-date)
Mintage1891  - -
Catalog ID9111394090
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