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German Peace Celebration Medals (2) (114096)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Exonumia - Medals Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
German Peace Celebration Medals (2)  (114096)
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This item SOLD at 2020 Feb 16 @ 10:18UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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Albert Kuner designed and engraved medal for the German Peace Celebration for the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The San Francisco German community timed the celebration to coincide with Emperor William I of Prussia’s 74th birthday. 1) Silver examples were sold at the event for one dollar. 30mm. Silver. EF holed; 2) Looped white metal examples were sold at the event for 25 cents. 30mm. WM. Unc with pestering.

Provenance: John Reynolds Collection
Country (if not USA):
State: California
City/County: San Francisco
Date: 1871