500th anniversary of Leipzig University 1909 front 500th anniversary of Leipzig University 1909 back
500th anniversary of Leipzig University 1909 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

500th anniversary of Leipzig University

1909 year
Bronze 359.29 g -
Description
Location
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1904-1918)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1909
Composition
Bronze
Weight
359.29 g
Size
98.5 × 67.8 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#407848
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two naked male figures standing in the foreground with their backs to the viewer, holding a garland with raised arms over a niche with a canopy crown. In the niche are the figures of Saints Lawrence and John the Baptist with their attributes.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MCCCCIX - MCMIX
UNIVERSITAS
STUDII
LIPSIENSIS
MAX LANGE
LEIPZIG

Engraver: Max Lange

Comment

Issued by the Kingdom of Saxony.

Gebauer 1909.1.3 Schöder J 30