Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal

€183,515.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1895
TypeCommemorative medals › Inauguration medals
CompositionBronze
Weight16.37 g
Diameter34.5 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) MCV#43, Lange#1398, NOK#66c
Obverse descriptionBust facing left, laurel wreath ith 14 coat of arms surrounding.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionView of the high bridge of Levensau with a ship passing through the canal, rising sun in background.
Reverse letteringZUR ERÖFFNUNGFEIER DES NORD-OSTSEE-KANALS. * IM JUNI 1895. *
Reverse script
EngraverBeyenbach Metallwarenfabrik, Wiesbaden, Germany (1888-1912)
Mintage1895  - -
Catalog ID6655055240
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