Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal (Prussia) 1895 front Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal (Prussia) 1895 back
Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal (Prussia) 1895 photo
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Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal Prussia

1895 year
Silver 18.28 g 33.5 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Silver
Weight
18.28 g
Diameter
33.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#98113
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

14 shielded arms on top of a view with bridge, canal and ships.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL
HOCHBRÜCKE ZU GRÜNTHAL
LAUER

Engraver: Ludwig Christian Lauer

Edge

Plain with inscription

Lettering: ~+~ EINE ~+~ GEDENK MÜNZE

Comment

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