Tunica Salvatoris - Treverensis 1959 front Tunica Salvatoris - Treverensis 1959 back
Tunica Salvatoris - Treverensis 1959 photo
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Tunica Salvatoris - Treverensis

1959 year
Silver 25.9 g 40.54 mm
Description
Location
Federal Republic of Germany
Type
› Tokens
Year
1959
Composition
Silver
Weight
25.9 g
Diameter
40.54 mm
Thickness
2.24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#85662
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

In the center the west facade of the cathedral of Trier, below the initials of the engraver, surrounded by the legend in Latin beginning at 6 o'clock

Script: Latin

Lettering: + DOMUS B. HELENAE FACTA CATHEDRALIS TREVERENSIS

Engraver: Hans Köttenstorfer

Edge

Smooth
At 6 o'clock, a half moon followed by the number 1000 and the letter F between two fins

Comment

The Holy Robe of Trier has been exhibited to the public on several occasions. The most recent ostensions took place in 1810, 1844, 1933, 1959, 1996 and 2012. The present coin commemorates the 1959 ostension, which attracted almost 1,700,000 visitors.

Medal also available in BE

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