Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal, Prussia

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LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight75.17 g
Diameter60 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeLudwig Christian Lauer
Reference(s) MCV#12, Slg. Marienburg#7017, NOK#44c, Lange#1367a, Heidemann#1074
Obverse descriptionThree conjoined busts facing left.
Obverse letteringWILHELM I FRIEDRICH III WILHELM II
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionShips passing under a bridge into the newly opened canal.
Reverse letteringHOCHBRÜCKE ZU GRÜNTHAL ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES // NOD-OSTSEE KANALS // 19. 22. JUNI 1895
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverLudwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage1895  - -
Catalog ID9423019220
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