© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Medal - Visit to the Albertine Silver Mine
1694 year| Silver | 86.8 g | 62.2 mm |
| Location | Principality of Anhalt-Harzgerode (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | William Louis (1665-1709) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1694 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 86.8 g |
| Diameter | 62.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#337367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prince William Louis and his entourage, standing at the bottom of a mining shaft. Above, an official sitting in an armchair, being hoisted down, escorted by two people with lanterns on a ladder. To the left, a gallery with four miners. To the right, a lady with her entourage visiting a gallery, and two miners above, with lantern, bucket, and wheelbarrow. Inscription on ribbon and radiant sun at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUB · PRÆSIDIO · ALTISSIMI · NIL · TIMENDVM
1694
Translation: There is nothing to fear under the protection of the highest.
Engraver: S. Grillet
Edge
Plain
