Medal for Art and Science (Anhalt-Bernburg) in Silver

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SKU: 02.ANH.0124.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

  • Medal for Art and Science (Anhalt-Bernburg) in Silver Obverse
  • Medal for Art and Science (Anhalt-Bernburg) in Silver Reverse

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    G. Loos, Berlin and F. Staudigel
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: ALEX. CARL HERZOG U. FRIEDERIKE HERZOGIN U. MITREGENTIN V. ANHALT Rev: FÜR VERDIENST UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT
  • Size
    42mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Medal for Art and Science (Anhalt-Bernburg) in Silver is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_001_032.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the busts of Duke Alexander Carl and Duchess Friederike, encompassed by by the inscription "ALEX. CARL HERZOG U. FRIEDERIKE HERZOGIN U. MITREGENTIN V. ANHALT". The reverse bears the inscription "FÜR VERDIENST UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT" (for merit in arts and science), encompassed by a border of oak and laurel leaves. On a green ribbon with white stripes.

History


The Medal for Art and Science was established by Duke Alexander Carl and Duchess Friederike in 1856. It was established to reward outstanding achievements in Art and Science. It is closely related to the Medal for Art and Science donated in Anhalt-Köthen in 1854. There are only two known recipients: Caroline Bardua and Albert Türke (class of medal was not specified).

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