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

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionCopper
Weight96.27 g
Diameter59.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeObverse: Otto Schultz
Reverse: Otto Schultz, Ernst Herter
Reference(s) Lange#1363b, Slg. Marienburg#7012, MCV#8, NOK#1c
Obverse descriptionThree busts of Wilhelm I., Friedrich III. and Wilhelm II., in field three shielded arms with palm, laurel and oak branches.
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Obverse script
Reverse descriptionMermaids of the North and Baltic Seas clasp hands.
Reverse letteringbeg: 1887 * NORD-OSTSEE--CANAL * 1895 volld:
Reverse script
EngraverBerlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage1895  - - 1 260
Catalog ID2561577710
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