Token - Zeiss-Grossplanetarium (Berlin) 1987 front Token - Zeiss-Grossplanetarium (Berlin) 1987 back
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Token - Zeiss-Grossplanetarium Berlin

1987 year
Nickel plated iron 15.73 g 32 mm
Description
Location
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Type
Medals › Souvenir medallions
Year
1987
Composition
Nickel plated iron
Weight
15.73 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#351012
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOTTFRIED KIRCH
18. DEZEMBER 1639 - 25. JULI 1710

Edge

Plain

Comment

Zeiss-Grossplanetarium (Zeiss Major Planetarium) is a planetarium in Berlin, and one of the largest modern stellar theatres in Europe. The building was opened on October 9th, 1987.

Gottfried Kirch (1639-1710) was a German astronomer and the first "Astronomer Royal" in Berlin.