100th anniversary of the Edict of Potsdam 1785 front 100th anniversary of the Edict of Potsdam 1785 back
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100th anniversary of the Edict of Potsdam

1785 year
Silver 26.99 g 43.5 mm
Description
Location
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1785
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.99 g
Diameter
43.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#394523
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Woman kneeling in front of herm of Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Prussia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LES EBFANS DES RÉFUGIÉS HEREUX
SOUS FRÉDÉRIC LE GRAND
LE XXIX OCT.
MDCCLXXXV
ABRAMSON

Engraver: Abraham Abramson

Edge

Plain

Comment

Hoffman 44, Voßberg II 64, Slg. Rumpf 746

Issued by the Konsistirium der Französischen Kirche Berlin.

Profits from the sales of the medals where given to the poor of the community.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Potsdam