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

€160,882.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medals › Inauguration medals
CompositionSilver plated brass
Weight7.76 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) MCV#52, NOK#60d
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust with naval hat right.
Obverse letteringWILHELM II. DEUTSCHER KAISER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBridge over canal with passing ship.
Reverse letteringNORD-OSTSEE-KANAL 3. JUNI 1887 // 21. JUNI 1895 or NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL 1887-1895 // W.M.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStuttgarter Metallwarenfabrik Wilhelm Mayer & Franz Wilhelm e.K., Germany (1861-date)
Mintage1895  - -
1895  - Variant with month`s in reverse inscription -
Catalog ID8619521730
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