Franz von Taxis 1967 front Franz von Taxis 1967 back
Franz von Taxis 1967 photo
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Franz von Taxis

1967 year
Silver 13.4 g 32.03 mm
Description
Location
Federal Republic of Germany
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1967
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.4 g
Diameter
32.03 mm
Thickness
2.21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#351190
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown over shielded arms dividing date. Legend beneath.

Lettering:
VIERHUNDERTFÜNFZIGSTER TODESTAG
1967

Translation:
450th Anniversary of the Death
1967

Edge

Plain

Comment

Von Taxis was an Italian in the servic of Emperor Maximilian I and is credited with establishing the European postal system. A brief description of von Taxis can be found here: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_von_Taxis.