To the start of a new century and to the World Exhibition in Paris

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1900
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver plated bronze
Weight
Diameter 80.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Heidemann#853, Slg. Mertens#440, Layh#87
Obverse description Right facing nude male figure, holding downwards an extinguished torch and with the other hand greets the rising sun.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IN DIE NÄCHTE DER ZEITEN TAUCHT EIN MÜDES JAHR HUNDERT MORGENFRISCH WIE DAS LICHT KÜNDET EIN NEUES SICH AN RM B.H.MAYER
Reverse description Enthroned Gallia welcomes Germania, In the background the exhibition hall Grand-Palais in Paris.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PARIS 1900 B. H. MAYER
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2572443690
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