Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal) 1895 front Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal) 1895 back
Wilhelm II (Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal) 1895 photo
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Wilhelm II Opening of the North Sea and Baltic Sea canal

1895 year
Bronze 16.37 g 34.5 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Bronze
Weight
16.37 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#183515
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

View of the high bridge of Levensau with a ship passing through the canal, rising sun in background.

Lettering: ZUR ERÖFFNUNGFEIER DES NORD-OSTSEE-KANALS. * IM JUNI 1895. *