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Medal - Wilhelm II Start of reign

Medal - Wilhelm II (Start of reign) - obverseMedal - Wilhelm II (Start of reign) - reverse

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Features

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor William II (1888-1918)
Type Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year 1888
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.22 g
Diameter 20.6 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued 1888
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
471204

Commemorative issue

Start of reign of Wilhelm II as Emperor

Obverse

Right side bust of Wilhelm with oak leaves around the lower part of the bust.

Script: Latin

Lettering: WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER

Translation: WILLIAM II GERMAN EMPEROR

Reverse

Proclamation of William's ascent to the throne June 15, 1888

Script: Latin

Lettering: REGIERUNGS - ANTRITT 15 JUNI 1888

Translation: Assession to reign 15 June 1888

Edge

Plain

Comments

Pendent style medal commemorating William II's ascension to Emperor of the German Empire

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1888 

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