Visit of the imperial couple at the German Oriental Society in Berlin 1906 front Visit of the imperial couple at the German Oriental Society in Berlin 1906 back
Visit of the imperial couple at the German Oriental Society in Berlin 1906 photo
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Visit of the imperial couple at the German Oriental Society in Berlin

1906 year
Bronze 192.02 g 86 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Commemorative medals › Visit medals
Year
1906
Composition
Bronze
Weight
192.02 g
Diameter
86 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#399193
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion of the Oriental Society strides to the left. Above cuneiform and a cartouche with hieroglyphs, below inscription in cuneiform and Hebrew letters the main places of the society's activities.

Script: Cuneiform

Translation: Babylon, Assyria, Abusir, Capernaum

Engraver: Georges Morin

Comment

Issued by the German Oriental Society