GOETZ: K-193 Popes Note Cast Iron Satirical

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K-193 Peace Offers of Pope Benedict XV (Papstnote) - (Papal Note)
1917, Blackened Cast Iron, 57.7mm, UNC/Gussfrisch

Obverse: The Allied Powers, President Wilson trying to save his bag of gold, Lloyd George holding on to the mast, Poincare and a Russian; all show mortal fear as their ship begins to sink. Inscription; "Verlorenes Spiel" (Lost Game).

Reverse: Papal Crown and Key; a dove holding olive branch in its beak. Alluding to the Pope's peace offer. Inscription; 15. August 1917.

Goetz based this medal on a note sent by the Pope to all belligerents whereby he suggested disarmament, withdrawal from the occupied territories, restitution to German colonies, settlement of political and territorial questions in a conciliatory spirit, and a general forgiving of the past. Obviously, the outcome of WWI came out much differently than this note suggested.

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Udo

<< <i>Obviously, the outcome of WWI came out much differently than this note suggested.
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Very true!

Another outstanding artwork, thanks for sharing!

HenriIII

Lovely Medal! what really caught my eye is the Key. Does anyone know if there are coins with a Key Or Keys on them?

Iosephus

Very interesting medal, artwork, and historical context. All of the Goetz medals that you have posted are extremely interesting.


<< <i>Does anyone know if there are coins with a Key Or Keys on them? >>


Papal coins and medals often have keys on them, representing the keys of Saint Peter. You can see some on the Vatican 1963 Sede Vacante medals here.

DorkGirl

Thanks for sharing. I hadn't realized how much I had missed your posts until you started them up again. It's been a great week

laurentyvan

Enjoying this one and the others you've been posting...