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

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1895
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 44.6 g
Diameter 50.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Lettering: 950 Lettering: 950
Period
Notice
Reference(s) MCV#18, Lange#1373, NOK#55/1b, Slg. Marienburg#7014
Obverse description Three conjoined busts facing right, thick laurel wreath surrounding.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ERBAUT UNTER DEN KAISERN WILHELM I. FRIEDRICH III. WILHELM II.
Reverse description View if the bridge at Levensau and the canal with a steam ship passing through it.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DURCH DAS `MEERUMSCHLUNGENE` LAND EINST ERKLANG`S IM DEUTSCHEN LIEDE - // TRÄGT NUN STOLZER MASTEN REIH`N DEUTSCHE FLUT OB KAMPF OB FRIEDE. NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL // 1887-1895
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6334763530
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