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Saxony - 1800

Beginning of the 19th Century

Obverse
Obverse:
Angel on right holding a parchment with the word ERFAHRUNG [discovery] on it. A bearded angel with walking stick on left, another parchment below the other with the word AUSTRALIEN on it, a scientific instrument and books to the right.
Legend:
DIE BESTE LEHRERIN
[the best teacher]
Exergue:
C.I. KRÜGER. F.
Size:
39.6 mm.
Reverse
Reverse:
A globe with the words SACHSEN [Saxony] BRAN [Brandenburg] BOEHM [Bohemia] all surrounded by sea, at base a plaque with "1800".
Legend:
DAS SCHEIDENDE IAHRHUNDERT
[turn of the century]

Vern's Comments:

It is interesting that it points out Australia, one of the earlier medals that did so. It doesn't hurt that it has two beautiful, collectible sides.

Beginning of the 19th Century

obverse

Beginning of the 19th Century

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