Medal for Art and Science, Type II, in Gold

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SKU: 02.MSW.0121.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,700 USD

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Estimated market value:

$2,700 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: FRIEDRICH FRANZ GROSSHERZOG VON MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN Rev: DEN WISSENSCHAFTEN UND KÜNSTEN
  • Size
    43mm

History


The Medal for Art and Science was originally founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz and was conferred in recognition of outstanding achievements in the areas of the art and science.

On February 28, 1859, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II created statutes for the medal.

The gold medal was worn from around the neck. Women wore the medal on a bow ribbon.

The Type II medals feature a right-facing portrait of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz.

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