German bronze commemorative medal for the centenary of the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin, 1910
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1910
This circular bronze commemorative medal was issued in 1910 to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin, now known as the Humboldt University of Berlin.
The obverse features an equestrian figure of Wilhelm II facing right, accompanied by the Latin inscription "REX BORUSSIAE GUILIELMUS II IMPERATOR GERMANORUM," which translates to King of Prussia Wilhelm II, German Emperor, along with the date in Roman numerals, MDCCCCX. The reverse is inscribed with the Latin text "Vniversitati Fridericae Guilelmae Berolinensi saecvlaria agenti," celebrating the university's centennial.
Measuring 4 1/4 inches (10.5 cm) in diameter, the medal displays an even dark patina. It is presented in its original fitted presentation case, which is decorated with a gilt-embossed Imperial Prussian eagle on the exterior. The medal reflects the significant relationship between the German Imperial state and prominent academic institutions during the era of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
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Physical characteristics
- Case
- original fitted presentation case with gilt-embossed Imperial Prussian eagle
- Diameter
- 10.5 cm (4 1/4 in.)
- Material
- bronze
Design
- Obverse
- Equestrian figure of Wilhelm II facing right
- Obverse inscription
- REX BORUSSIAE GUILIELMUS II IMPERATOR GERMANORUM, MDCCCCX
- Reverse inscription
- Vniversitati Fridericae Guilelmae Berolinensi saecvlaria agenti
Identification
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- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
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