Newbie question

Veridicus

I've read quite a few threads referencing Geotz medals etc. What's the background info on them? Just curious, thanks.

oldshep

Welcome to the forum!!!! You have come to the right place as we do have a couple of resident Goetz experts, cacheman are you there?
Shep

Askari

Karl Goetz was a prolific and popular -- and sometimes controversial -- German medalist and is perhaps most well-known for his satirical medals (chiefly addressed to Germany's enemies). He created medals from the last decade of the 19th century through WWII. He also produced a number of pattern coins for Germany, Prussia and his native Bavaria; none became issued coins, but German coinage suffered for the lack. Goetz is especially noted for forming cast medals so expertly they appear struck. Go to the search button in the menu below the Navigation box and search on "Goetz" on this forum and you'll find many examples of his work.