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© Sincona AG
Construction of the Hetzgarten in Berlin - Frederick III
1693 year| Bronze | 71.65 g | 48 mm |
| Location | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1693 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 71.65 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#390376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of the newly built Hetzgarten.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HILARITATI. PVBLICAE.
PERFECTO. EDENDIS.
VENATIONIBVS. THEATRO.
M.DC.XCIII.
R.F.
Engraver: Raimund Faltz
Comment
The Hetzgarten was a stadium or an arena based on models of the antiquities. Friedrich III liked this arena very much where the court and royal guests could watch animals such as bears, wolves, foxes, wild pigs, buffalos and aurochs killed eachother for pleasure. Regular people where allowed to watch only on very rare occasions.
