Silver Medal of Frederick William I of Prussia, Berlin, 1713–1740. 1919.105.179

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 25.98
  • Diameter (in mm): 44.5

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date Range: 1713 - 1740

• Date on Object

  • Date: 1732
• Material: Silver
• Symbol: P.P.W.

• Authority

  • Artist: Werner, Peter Paul

• Obverse

  • Type: bust r.
  • Portrait: Frederick William I of Prussia

• Reverse

  • Type: shining triangle over crowned Borussia with eagle shield greeting Salzburger refugees

References

• Reference: Weyl.1361v

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1919.105.179
• Lot: 1919.105
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Avery, Samuel P.

Description

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States