


© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
On the rediscovery of Halley's Comet near the Sun by the astronomer Max Wolf
1910 yearBronze | 95.12 g | 60.05 mm |
Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
Year | 1910 |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 95.12 g |
Diameter | 60.05 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#391325 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of the Treptow observatory with the giant telescope. Above a starmap with the trajectory of the comet. In the surrounding legend date range from 240 bc. to the year 1910.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NACH DR.F.S. ARCHENHOLD
DIE TREPTOW.STERNWARTE
AWES / MÜNZE BERLIN
Engraver: Emil Torff
Comment
Medal issued by Archenhold - Sternwarte Treptow