On the rediscovery of Halley's Comet near the Sun by the astronomer Max Wolf
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
William II (1888-1918)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1910 |
| Composition | Brąz |
| Weight | 95.12 g |
| Diameter | 60.05 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 391325 |
| References | Heidemann# 195 Martin Heidemann; 1998. Medaillenkunst in Deutschland von 1895 bis 1914 / Band 8 = Medallic Art in Germany from 1895 to 1914. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Medaillenkunst, Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Karl Kollnig; 1988. Astronomen auf Münzen und Medaillen = Astronomers on Coins and Medals. Verlag Gutenberg, Melsungen, Hesse, Germany. |
Obverse
Popiersie zwrócone w lewo.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
EDMUND HALLEY
1656 - 1742
ZUR.ERINNERUNG.A.D.ERSCHEINEN.D.HALLEYSCHEN.KOMETEN.1910.u.z. FÖRDERUNG.WISSENSCHAFTLICHER.ARBEITEN.DER.TREPTOW.STERNWARTE
HALLEY BESIEGTE DIE KOMETENFURCHT
E.Torff
Engraver: Emil Torff
Reverse
(en) View of the Treptow observatory with the giant telescope. Above a starmap with the trajectory of the comet. In the surrounding legend date range from 240 bc. to the year 1910.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
NACH DR.F.S. ARCHENHOLD
DIE TREPTOW.STERNWARTE
AWES / MÜNZE BERLIN
Engraver: Emil Torff
Mint
A. Werner & Söhne, Berlin, Germany (1916-1918)Comments
(en)
Medal issued by Archenhold - Sternwarte Treptow
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| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Leipziger Münzhandlung Auction 100 Lot 205 
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10 Nov 2022 | UNC |
USD 697.41
(EUR 600.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn | |||||
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