Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionAluminium
Weight5.14 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop (Turned loop)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) NOK#1895-65/2 e1, Lange#1398
Obverse descriptionBust facing left, 14 countries arms surrounding.
Obverse letteringWILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionShip `Hohenzollern` passing through the high-bridge of Levensau, rising sun in background.
Reverse letteringZUR ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES NORD-OSTSEE-KANALS. * IM JUNI 1895. *
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBeyenbach Metallwarenfabrik, Wiesbaden, Germany (1888-1912)
Mintage1895  - -
Catalog ID4579280590
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