Founding of Halle university - Frederick III 1694 front Founding of Halle university - Frederick III 1694 back
Founding of Halle university - Frederick III 1694 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Founding of Halle university - Frederick III

1694 year
Silver 32.44 g 36.95 mm
Description
Location
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1694
Composition
Silver
Weight
32.44 g
Diameter
36.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#390551
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The enthroned Elector Friedrich III depicted as Jupiter, presents the city goddess kneeling before him with the palladium as a symbol of the university.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OPT. HALLENSIS.
R.F.

Engraver: Raimund Faltz