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Germany: Breslau. Huge Bronze (93mm!) Medal 1911. Choice AU, original patina, RR!

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Germany: Breslau. Huge Bronze (93mm!) Medal 1911. Choice AU, original patina, RR!
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BRESLAU under rule of Wilhelm II (1888-1918),
HUGE AE Medal (220.9grams ; 93 mm),
Ref: Dziallas-9, Serfas-320, Sakwerda-11,
Issued as cast bronze medal for the 100th Anniversary of Breslau University by Theodor von Gosen (produced by C. Poellath, Schrobenhausen)
Obv: Uniformed bust of Wilhelm II left with GUILELMUS II to left and IMP.REX to right with MAGNUS.AB.INTEGRO / SAECLORUM.NASCITUR / ORDO.TE.DUCE / MCMXI in exergue with laurel wreath border.
Rev: Scientia holding sword and buc, sitting sidesaddle on stag left with VERUM / SITIO to left and SCIEN / TIAM / PROVEHO in right field with University building and radiant sunrise in background and "UNIVERSITAS / VRATISLAVIENSIS / (TG monogram)" in exergue.
Grade: Choice AU with original bank dark chocolate patina. RARE PIECE! ( plain edge)