Medal - The Helical Gear 1976 front Medal - The Helical Gear 1976 back
Medal - The Helical Gear 1976 photo
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Medal - The Helical Gear

1976 year
Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) 20.5 g 38.3 mm
Description
Location
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
› Tokens
Year
1976
Composition
Gold (.999) plated silver (.925)
Weight
20.5 g
Diameter
38.3 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#391933
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering, owl-gear crest above.

Lettering: Das Schraubenrad, eine Verbindung von Schraube ohne Ende und Zahnrad zum Ziehen einer Last, wurde um 250 v.Chr. wohl von Archimedes erfunden.

Translation: The screw wheel, a combination of a screw without end and a gear for pulling a load, probably was invented around 250 BC. by Archimedes.

Edge

Smooth with lettering.

Lettering: ERSTAUSGABE NR 'XXXX' 24K GOLD AUF SILBER (925/1000) 76 P

Translation:
First issue no 'XXXX'
24k gold on silver (925/1000) 76 P