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

1895 year
Silver 18.13 g 33.2 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Silver
Weight
18.13 g
Diameter
33.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#146609
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

View of the canal with ships passing under the Grünthal bridge.

Lettering:
NORD-OSTSEE-KANAL
HOCHBRÜCKE ZU // GRÜNTHAL // LAUER

Engraver: Ludwig Christian Lauer

Edge

Plain with inscription.

Lettering: EINE SEGENSMÜNZE