Meissen - 1000th Anniversary of Nordhausen Thuringia
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1927 |
| Composition | Ceramic (Brown Porcelain) |
| Weight | 13.47 g |
| Diameter | 42.5 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast, Injection moulding |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 567474 |
| References | Scheuch IV# 2172 a Karl Scheuch; 1970. Medaillen aus Porzellan der Staatlichen Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen / Band 1. Ausgabeorte M (nur Meissen) bis Z. Self-published, Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. |
Commemorative issue
1000th Anniversary of Nordhausen
Obverse
The standing Nordhäuser Roland (statue) with a sword & shield, the symbol of the mint (crossed swords) to lower left with dates to left & right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 927 1927
Reverse
The coat of arms of the city of Nordhausen, surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · NORDHAUSEN DIE TAUSENDJ · A · HRIGE STADT AM HARZ
Translation: NORDHAUSEN THE THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD CITY IN THE HARZ MOUNTAINS
Edge
Plain, shows two pearl circles as a transition to the obverse & reverse
Mint
Staatliche Porzellanmanufaktur, Meissen, GermanyComments
According to the German Patent and Trademark Office, “In order to identify the authentic Meissen Porcelain beyond doubt, the manufactory henceforth marked all manufactured goods with two crossed swords.”
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