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 Bronze
Weight 75.17 g
Diameter 60 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) MCV#12, Slg. Marienburg#7017, NOK#44c, Lange#1367a, Heidemann#1074
Obverse description Three conjoined busts facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WILHELM I FRIEDRICH III WILHELM II
Reverse description Ships passing under a bridge into the newly opened canal.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HOCHBRÜCKE ZU GRÜNTHAL ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES // NOD-OSTSEE KANALS // 19. 22. JUNI 1895
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9423019220
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