Paul Bosco Coins and Medals

Inv. 2721. Johannes Gutenberg medal, Mainz, 1837. Feuchtwanger ‘German silver’, cupro-nickel. 32 mm. The first nickel alloy medal struck in Germany. VF, scratched lower reverse field. $650.

Jehne 31, Blades 43.

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Figure 1 Gutenberg 1837 medal in Feuchtwanger silver obverse            Figure 1 Gutenberg 1837 medal in Feuchtwanger silver reverse           

 

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