B-46/2. Commemorative medal "Beethoven" (w/d)

Obverse

Head to the left

BEETHOVEN

Medalier's mark at the neck's cut: Müller f.

Reverse

Counter-relief

LUDW. VAN GEB. 16 DEC. 1770. VOC: U INST: COMPONIST [Ludwig van born 16 december 1770, composer of vocal and instrumental music]

Comments

Probably the only lifetime Beethoven's medal 

Specifications
Article: B-46/2
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: w/d
Country: Germany
Designer: MÜLLER Gottlieb (b.1799)
Diameter: 97 mm

Reference: Niggl #217