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Germany Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1986 (200th Anniversary: 1786–1986)

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  • Obverse: Portrait of Ernst Georg Sonnin (1713–1794), master builder ("Baumeister") who designed and built the iconic St. Michaelis church tower in Hamburg, wearing 18th century attire
  • Reverse: Detailed view of Hauptkirche St. Michaelis (Hamburg's most famous baroque church), inscribed "HAUPTKIRCHE ST. MICHAELIS ZU HAMBURG · TURMJUBILÄUM · 1786–1986 · 31 OKTOBER". Text "GEPRÄGT AUS DEM KUPFER DES TURMES" meaning "Struck from the copper of the tower" — making this medal uniquely special
  • Material: Copper — actual copper taken from the church tower during renovation
  • Significance: Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the completion of the St. Michaelis tower. "Der Michel" is Hamburg's most beloved landmark
  • Collector Value: historically significant piece made from genuine tower copper

Materials

Aluminium