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

1895 year
Silver plated bronze 207.77 g 89 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1895
Composition
Silver plated bronze
Weight
207.77 g
Diameter
89 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#179553
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

View of the wooden bridge Levensau with passing train, ships below and sun rays above. In the foreground Neptune leaning with his left arm on a rock.

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

Engravers: Paul Gottfried Christaller, Karl Schäfer

Edge

Plain