2. Laying of the cathedral’s foundation stone at the Cologne Cathedral
1842 year| Tin (White metal) | 22.25 g | 42 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1842 |
| Composition | Tin (White metal) |
| Weight | 22.25 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#377957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Future cathedral view seen from the west.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOCH DEUTSCHLAND HAT SICH JETZT VERBUNDET UND BAUT MIT GOT TES HULF ES AUF.
1842
Translation: but Germany has now joined forces and is building it up with God's help.
Engraver: Johann Jakob Neuss
Designer: Karl Rabausch
Comment
Cologne Cathedral started construction in 1248, but halted in 1473. In 1815 Cologne became a part of Prussia, and in the 1840's finally received sufficient funding to continue its construction, which would be completed to its medieval plan in 1880.
https://www.scanclimber.com/transport-platforms/cologne-cathedral-%E2%80%93-an-eternal-restoration-project#:~:text=Construction%20of%20Cologne%20Cathedral%20commenced,was%20finally%20completed%20in%201880.&text=%E2%80%A6but%20construction%20work%20continues.
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