Inauguration of the Crematorium in Stuttgart
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
William II (1888-1918)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1907 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 392704 |
| References | Heidemann# 1080 Martin Heidemann; 1998. Medaillenkunst in Deutschland von 1895 bis 1914 / Band 8 = Medallic Art in Germany from 1895 to 1914. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medaillenkunst, Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany. |
Obverse
A young couple in lavishly flowing robes float above the blazing flames of a burning pile of wood, accompanied by a putto, in the background on the left a view of the new crematorium.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P. MÜLLER INV.
M.& W. ST.
Reverse
Antique stele with gable crown, 8-line inscription within.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAGT ES NIEMAND
NVR DEN WEISEN
WEIL DIE MENGE
GLEICH VERHÖHNET
DAS LEBEND'GE WILL
ICH PREISEN
DAS NACH FLAMMEN-
TOD SICH SEHNET
Z.GEDÄCHTNISS D.EINWEIHVNG D.KREMATORIVMS I.STVTTGART 1907
Mint
Stuttgarter Metallwarenfabrik Wilhelm Mayer & Franz Wilhelm e.K., Germany (1861-date)Comments
Issued by: Verein für fakultative Feuerbestattung Stuttgart
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Teutoburger Münzauktion Auction 93 Lot 4569 
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29 May 2015 | AU |
USD 63.87
(EUR 55.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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