German coins Otto von Bismarck wearing a military metal spiked helmet Pickelhaube. |
German coins Prussia, Mourning Thaler Silver Coin |
Obverse: Bust of Otto von Bismarck wearing a cuirassier officer's metal Pickelhaube, right.
Legend: FÜRST V. BISMARCK ALTREICHSKANZLER ("Prince of Bismarck and old Chancellor")
Reverse: Crowned and togate personification of the German Empire (Germania), infront of coffin of Otto von Bismarck. Tripod to her left.
Legend: HEIMGEGANGEN AM 30. JULI 1898 ("Deceased on 30th of July 1898") / * 1. APRIL 1815 ("Born on 1st of April 1815")
Edge Legend: TRAUERMÜNZE ("Mourning Coin")
Medallist: Oertel
Reference: Bennert 250.
Weight: 18,89 gram of Silver
Diameter: 35 mm