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
Bronze 75.17 g 60 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Bronze
Weight
75.17 g
Diameter
60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#142771
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ships passing under a bridge into the newly opened canal.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HOCHBRÜCKE ZU GRÜNTHAL
ERÖFFNUNGSFEIER DES // NOD-OSTSEE KANALS // 19. 22. JUNI 1895

Engraver: Ludwig Christian Lauer

Edge

Plain