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SILESIA: AE medal, 1858, PCGS Specimen 64

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SILESIA: AE medal, 1858, PCGS Specimen 64
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SILESIA: AE medal, 1858, Wurzbach -2213, Marienburg-4940, 41mm bronze medal by G. Loos Commemorating the Great Fire of Frankenstein in 1858; FRANKENSTEIN U. ZADEL DURCH FEUER ZERSTÖRT / D. 24 APRIL 1858 around view of the town hall ruins, GOTT-HILF on either side of Rathaus, in exerque GEPR. A.D. KUPFER / D. BEDACHTUNG, with the signature G. LOOS below // DAS RATHAUS ZU FRANKENSTEIN around rebuilt town hall, GOTT-HALF either side, ERBAUT I. JAHRE / 1661 in exergue, a wonderful specimen quality example! PCGS graded Specimen 64. Historically, the year 1858 marked a tragic event in the city of Frankenstein and Zadel, as a devastating fire destroyed the town hall and significant parts of the city on April 24th. The rebuilding of the town hall after this catastrophic event is commemorated on this coin, serving as a reminder of resilience and restoration in the face of adversity. Overall, this coin serves as a poignant reminder of a significant event in the history of Frankenstein, Silesia, and showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of Gottfried Bernhard Loos in capturing this moment in time in medallic form.