GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). Alexander von Humboldt. 1769-1859. Æ Medal (40mm, 29.62 g, 12h). Commemorating the Centennial of His Birth. By E. Weigand. Dated 14 September 1869 (in Roman numerals). As made.Electronic Auction 544 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). Alexander von Humboldt. 1769-1859. Æ Medal (40mm, 29.62 g, 12h). Commemorating the Centennial of His Birth. By E. Weigand. Dated 14 September 1869 (in Roman numerals). ALEXANDER AB HUMBOLDT, head right; E. WEIGAND FEC. below / SOLLEMNIA/SAECULARIA/DIEI NATALIS/CELEBRATA/BEROLINI/D. XIV SEPT./MDCCCLXIX in seven lines; all within oak wreath. Brettauer 535. Brown surfaces with traces of iridescence, edge bump. As made. |