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Acquisition of Heligoland - Wilhelm II

1890 year
Silver 9.43 g 28 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1890
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.43 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#438556
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

2-line inscription over aerial view of the island, with ships in the foreground. In exergue lettering on a scroll with an anchor.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHLANDS JÜNGSTE ERWERBUNG
1890
HELGOLAND

Edge

Plain