Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal; Prussia) 1895 front Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal; Prussia) 1895 back
Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal; Prussia) 1895 photo
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Wilhelm I, Frederick III and Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal; Prussia

1895 year
Silver 44.6 g 50.5 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Silver
Weight
44.6 g
Diameter
50.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#119709
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

View if the bridge at Levensau and the canal with a steam ship passing through it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DURCH DAS "MEERUMSCHLUNGENE" LAND EINST ERKLANG'S IM DEUTSCHEN LIEDE - // TRÄGT NUN STOLZER MASTEN REIH'N DEUTSCHE FLUT OB KAMPF OB FRIEDE.
NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL // 1887-1895

Engraver: Karl Schäfer

Edge

Plain

Lettering: 950