Medal - Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal) 1895 front Medal - Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal) 1895 back
Medal - Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal) 1895 photo
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Medal - Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal

1895 year
Silver 26.1 g 39 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.1 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#257557
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Allegorical figures of the Eastern and Baltic sea seated on a rock, boy holding a dreadnought at center representing the canal.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BEGONN. 1887 * KAISER WILHELM-CANAL * 1895 VOLLDT.

Edge

Plain with inscription.

Lettering: * KANAL *** SEGENSMÜNZE *