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German States - 1819

First Assembly in Recognition & Rights of Nation

Obverse
Obverse:
A lion-like animal observes as a crowned woman receives a rolled paper from a man wearing a cape.
Legend:
DER TAG DER ERÅ’FFNUNG DER KAMMERN
Inner legend: IST DER SCHÅ’NSTE MEINES LEBENS
Exergue:
DEN (copper plug) FEBR.
1819.
Size:
34 mm.
Reverse
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:
Exergue:
GESCHL DEN (copper plug) 25 IULI 1819

Vern's Comments:

The copper plug was a device used to prevent tin pest.

First Assembly in Recognition & Rights of Nation

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First Assembly in Recognition & Rights of Nation

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