Coronation Medal, 1861 (stamped, in bronze gilt)

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SKU: 02.PRU.0135.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$225 USD

  • Coronation Medal, 1861 (stamped, in bronze gilt) Obverse
  • Coronation Medal, 1861 (stamped, in bronze gilt) Reverse
  • Coronation Medal, 1861 (stamped, in bronze gilt) Obverse
  • Coronation Medal, 1861 (stamped, in bronze gilt) Reverse
  • Coronation Medal, 1861 (stamped, in bronze gilt) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$225 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: WILHELM KOENIG AUGUSTA KOENIGIN V. PREUSSEN ZUR KROENUNG AM 18.OCT.1861 Rev: SUUM CUIQUE
  • Size
    30mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A round bronze gilt medal; the obverse depicting the rightward facing busts of Wilhelm and Augusta, circumscribed by their name and title; the reverse with a crowned Prussian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of eight Prussian provinces; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon.

History


The Coronation Medal, 1861 was founded by King Wilhelm I as a commemoration medal and was awarded to members of the coronation procession, attendees of the coronation, and military personnel that served at the coronation.

It could also be awarded to individuals who were officially in Königsberg on the day of the coronation. The decoration was non-returnable. The stamp was cut by Friedrich William Kullrich, who became court medalist in 1864.

In 1908, there were 33 living recipients, 15 of which were ranked in the military between Lieutenant Colonel to General. The medal was first awarded in 1862. There are also approximately 40 non-wearable, 18k gold medals that were awarded to princes.

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