Goethe Medal for Art and Science

SKU: 02.GTR.0205.101.01

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Attributes

country

Germany
date of institution

March 22, 1932
remarks

The most reliable account states that 467 medals were conferred. Un-named medals exist. The value of the medal depends greatly on who the recipient was. The 2nd pattern was also issued in Gold grade, however, thus far no evidence exists that any were awarded.

History

The Medal was originally instituted to reward German citizens during the Goethe Centenary (1932), but it was continued as a national award by President Paul von Hindenburg, as well as Adolf Hitler. The decoration was conferred upon individuals in recognition of meritorious achievements in the fields of art and science.

The first model of this medal does not feature a swastika on the reverse.

The reverse of the second model features a swastika in a laurel wreath, which is held in the talons of an eagle.

The name of the recipient was engraved along the rim of the medal.

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Version

Goethe Medal for Art and Science (1st pattern)

Price

$2400 USD
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Rim: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
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Version

Goethe Medal for Art and Science (2nd pattern)

Price

$3000+ USD
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: GESTIFTET VOM REICHSPRÄSIDENTEN VON HINDENBURG 1932/FÜR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT Rev: GOETHE Rim: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
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Better known recipients command higher prices.
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