1819

German Medal
Obverse - German Medal - 1819 Obverse - German Medal - 1819
Obverse - A lion-like animal observes as a crowned woman receives a rolled paper from a man wearing a cape. 
Legend, DER TAG DER ERŒFFNUNG DER KAMMERN
Inner Legend, IST DER SCHŒNSTE MEINES LEBENS
Exergue, DEN (copper plug) FEBR.
1819.
Reverse - What is probably a collection of minor state symbols of authority contained within a crown.
Legend, ANERKENNTINSS UND WIRKLICHKEIT DEN RECHTEN DER KRONE UND DER NATION
Inner Legend, GESCHL DEN (copper plug) 25 IULI 1819
Size, 34 mm.
 
The copper plug was a device used to prevent tin pest.