Token - Hanau am Main 1966 front Token - Hanau am Main 1966 back
Token - Hanau am Main 1966 photo
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Token - Hanau am Main

1966 year
Silver (.986) 10.9 g 26 mm
Description
Location
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1966
Composition
Silver (.986)
Weight
10.9 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#270756
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

City Coat of Arms (lion and chevrons) with swan in full wingspread sitting atop a crowned knight's helmet.

Lettering:
.986
(referring to the fineness of the silver medal)

Edge

Plain

Comment

Very low mintage private issue.
Likely a token made as either a fundraiser/ keepsake for the 1966 triennial silver-smithing festival participants or as a medal for the competition finalists.
Medal was made by Heraeus, originally sold in plastic. Version witout Date: