Brass Medal of Frederick William III of Prussia, Germany, 1797–1840. 1920.147.137

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.31
  • Diameter (in mm): 33

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date Range: 1797 - 1840
• Material: Brass
• Symbol: L

• Authority

  • Artist: Lauer, Ludwig Christoph

• Obverse

  • Type: monarchs of Prussia|Russia|Austria
  • Portrait: Frederick William III of Prussia

• Reverse

  • Type: Prussian eagle pursues|French eagle over|Hanau|battle

References

• Reference: Weyl.4793
• Reference: Marbg.5337
• Reference: Bram.1273

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1920.147.137
• Lot: 1920.147
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Powell, W.R.

Description

Subjects

• Event: battle of Hanau

Rights

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