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

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1895
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Aluminium
Weight 6.46 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) MCV#42, Lange#1397, NOK#07e, Heidemann#1073
Obverse description Busts of three emperors left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ERINNERUNG A. D. EINWEIHUNG D. NORDOSTSEEKANAL * JUNI 1887-Juni 1895 * BEGONNEN * GEFÖRDERT * VOLLENDET *
Reverse description Neptune standing on a conch being pulled by 4 water horses, sun to right.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DAS GROSSE WERK DAS VOR UNS STEHT DIENT WELTVERKEHR`S HUMANITÄT
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2460906460
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