Medal - 100th birthday of Friedrich von Schiller 1859 front Medal - 100th birthday of Friedrich von Schiller 1859 back
Medal - 100th birthday of Friedrich von Schiller 1859 photo
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Medal - 100th birthday of Friedrich von Schiller

1859 year
Pewter 19.15 g 37 mm
Description
Location
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Maximilian II (1848-1864)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1859
Composition
Pewter
Weight
19.15 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled (high relief)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#437791
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Lyra above clouds below a radiant star, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZUR HUNDERTJÄHRIGEN GEBURTSTAGSFEIER DES UNSTERBLICHEN DICHTERS
1859.

Engraver: Martin Sebald

Edge

Plain