Award medal for achievements in silk production 1783 front Award medal for achievements in silk production 1783 back
Award medal for achievements in silk production 1783 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

Award medal for achievements in silk production

1783 year
Silver 21.62 g 37.9 mm
Description
Location
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
Type
Award medals › Agricultural and industrial awards
Year
1783
Composition
Silver
Weight
21.62 g
Diameter
37.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#395519
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Young woman spinning with basket and cauldron, under a mulberry tree.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INDVSTRIAE SERICAE PRVSS.
BR MDCCLXXXIII

Unabridged legend:
INDUSTRIAE SERICAE PRUSSICAE
BRITZ MDCCLXXXIII

Engraver: Abraham Abramson

Comment

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