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

€371,862.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1900
TypeCommemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
CompositionSilver plated bronze
Weight
Diameter80.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain with inscription.
Lettering: BRONZE
Period
NoticeRudolf Mayer
Reference(s) Heidemann#853, Slg. Mertens#440, Layh#87
Obverse descriptionRight facing nude male figure, holding downwards an extinguished torch and with the other hand greets the rising sun.
Obverse letteringIN DIE NÄCHTE DER ZEITEN TAUCHT EIN MÜDES JAHR HUNDERT MORGENFRISCH WIE DAS LICHT KÜNDET EIN NEUES SICH AN RM B.H.MAYER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEnthroned Gallia welcomes Germania, In the background the exhibition hall Grand-Palais in Paris.
Reverse letteringPARIS 1900 B. H. MAYER
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverB. H. Mayer, Pforzheim, Germany (1871-1999)
Mintage1900  - -
Catalog ID2572443690
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