Orpheus - Musica

Features

Location	Germany (1871-1948)
Type	Art medals
Years	1907-1908
Composition	Silver
Weight	19.5 g
Diameter	38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 398982
References	Heidemann# 1235 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. , Weber/Dasio# 164 Ingrid Szeiklies-Weber; 1985. Maximilian Dasio 1865-1954 : Münchner Maler, Medailleur und Ministerialrat. Staatliche Münzsammlung München, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Obverse

Naked Orpheus with a lyre in his arm to the left, behind him stands the lion, which has turned its head upwards towards him.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OR PH
EV
S
D-

Engraver: Maximilian Dasio

Reverse

Two putti leaning back against a willow tree, one with a flute, the other with a tambourine.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MVSICA
CP

Unabridged legend:
MUSICA
CARL POELLATH

Engraver: Maximilian Dasio

Mint

Carl Poellath Münz- und Prägewerk, Schrobenhausen, Germany (1778-date)

Comments

Poellath 1909 128

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (1907-1908)

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