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5 marks: CM.3450-2003

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Wilhelm II (1888-1918) (Struck in the name of)
State: Germany (After)
Issuer: Lauer, Ludwig Christian
Mint: Nuremberg
Mint: Nüremberg

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. David J. de Sola Rogers.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.6 mm
Image(width): 12.6 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Nîremberg

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul Withers, Bente

Dating

1888 - Uncertain 1910

Components of the work

Object composed of iron

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Wilhelm II right with legend around in beaded border

  • Text: WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG VON PREUSSEN *
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned eagle displayed head left with shield on breast, legend around

  • Text: 5 * L. CHR. LAUER SPIEL MÜNZE * / MARK
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3450-2003
Primary reference Number: 159477
Rogers: 1713
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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