Prussian Medal
Preussen
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I was playing with my new OTT light the other day and took what I thought was a pretty decent pic 
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Silver medal by Godet, Berlin. 54mm, matt surfaces, depicting King Friedrich I (1701-1713) of Prussia. Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Kingdom
(1701-1901) - Preussen
.Silver medal by Godet, Berlin. 54mm, matt surfaces, depicting King Friedrich I (1701-1713) of Prussia. Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Kingdom
(1701-1901) - Preussen
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Oh, and it's a great picture Steve!
I want one!
Make that two!
Nice pix!
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I had this one first; same medal with nice color, but of an unknown (at least to me), lightweight metal...tin? Almost sounds hollow when tapped
- Preussen
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<< <i>Well, since this latter one is *obviously* a counterfeit, I will gladly take it off your hands for the paltry sum of $30.
Bob
<< <i>Preussen, do you collect any old medieval stuff that's related to Prussia? There are some cool medieval kingdom of Poland coins which have a Prussian connection >>
secondrepublic: Great looking coins you posted
I do have a few of the Prussian "Grozy" pieces from Albert Hohenzollern, and one similar piece depicting Sigismund. For 16th Century coins, these seem to be fairly common. Since I don't have a reference that includes coins from the Prussian Duchy, I'm really in the dark as to exactly what coins exist from that period. Are these coins listed in Kopecki (sp?) ? I've wondered about this, but also whether it'd be worthwhile to obtain it/them (multiple volumes?) for what is probably limited use for me.
I once ran across a website from which I inquired about the volume(s), and my inquiry was actually answered by a lady with the Kopecki name. I tried to inquire about availability of the reference, as well as its applicability to my area of interest (Prussia) but unfortunately, communication was difficult. In the end, I just let it go.
I would appreciate anything you might share with me about these coins & the references. Thanks, - Preussen
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<< <i>Preussen, do you collect any old medieval stuff that's related to Prussia? There are some cool medieval kingdom of Poland coins which have a Prussian connection >>
secondrepublic: Great looking coins you posted
I do have a few of the Prussian "Grozy" pieces from Albert Hohenzollern, and one similar piece depicting Sigismund. For 16th Century coins, these seem to be fairly common. Since I don't have a reference that includes coins from the Prussian Duchy, I'm really in the dark as to exactly what coins exist from that period. Are these coins listed in Kopecki (sp?) ? I've wondered about this, but also whether it'd be worthwhile to obtain it/them (multiple volumes?) for what is probably limited use for me.
I once ran across a website from which I inquired about the volume(s), and my inquiry was actually answered by a lady with the Kopecki name. I tried to inquire about availability of the reference, as well as its applicability to my area of interest (Prussia) but unfortunately, communication was difficult. In the end, I just let it go.
I would appreciate anything you might share with me about these coins & the references. Thanks, - Preussen >>
Preussen: both coins are "trojaks" (three groszy) coins. They were struck in various cities in the 1500s and in the case of the Elbling coin have the city's seal on it. They are related to Poland in the sense that the Polish king was sort of the dominant local ruler, but the cities themselves were really German (Prussian) trading cities. These are differentiated from Polish coins struck at "crown mints" like Krakow, which were Polish cities. Jester may be able to add more about this history (?). The coins in these pics come from the WCN auction which is being held in a few weeks. There are more of them here.
Unfortunately, I don't know much more about them, since they are a lot earlier than the time period I collect. The Kopicki treatise (in 4 volumes) is a pretty good resource, but it's kinda hard to use and will probably set you back about $75. It has only drawings - not photos - and the entire thing is in Polish. There doesn't seem to be a better book out there, unfortunately.
Most of these coins are fairly cheap... with some exceptions
<< <i>Preussen: both coins are "trojaks" (three groszy) coins. They were struck in various cities in the 1500s and in the case of the Elbling coin have the city's seal on it.... >>
Thanks! - Preussen
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