Medal - Sinking of the cruiser SMS Emden
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
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|---|---|
| Emperor |
William II (1888-1918)
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| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1914 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.04 g |
| Diameter | 35.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 412810 |
| References | Zetzmann# 4055 Georg Zetzmann; 2002. Deutsche Silbermedaillen des I. Weltkriegs: auf die militärischen Handlungen und denkwürdigen Ereignisse von 1914 bis 1919 = German Silver Medals of the First World War. Battenberg Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany. |
Obverse
Mercury seated facing left on the cruiser Emden, holding his right hand on an eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EMDEN
Engraver: Gustav Adolf Daumiller
Reverse
Iron cross in an oak wreath, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Z·E·AN·S·M·RVHMREICHES·SCHIFF·EMDEN·1914
A·D.
Unabridged legend: Zur erinnerung an seiner majestät ruhmreiches Schiff Emden 1914
Engraver: Gustav Adolf Daumiller
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Leipziger Münzhandlung Auction 91 Lot 481 
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3 May 2019 | XF |
USD 276.52
(EUR 240.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn | |||||
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