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Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1895 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II in left-facing profile relief, occupying the central field. Surrounding the effigy is a wreath composed of 14 heraldic shields representing the coats of arms of the German states, interspersed with laurel sprigs. |
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| Reverse description | Panoramic view of the Levensau high bridge spanning the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, with a steam vessel passing beneath it along the canal. Radiating sunbeams rise behind the bridge in the background. The circumferential legend appears in the upper field, with the date inscription at the bottom, flanked by star ornaments. |
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| Reverse lettering | ZUR ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES NORD-OSTSEE-KANALS. * IM JUNI 1895. * |
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