E-27/27. Medal of Merit for Arts and Sciences (1891)

Obverse

ERNST II HERZOG VON SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA

Bust to the left

 

Reverse

PRINCEPS MUSARUM SACERDOS

Tron with sun rays from behind, open book with titles of Ernst's operas, below are numerous pieces such as two birds, pegasus, crown, sword, lyra, feather etc.

L.CH.LAUER - NÜRNBERG - H.STROBEL

Comments

The medal was instituted by Ernst II in 1888-89

Specifications
Article: E-27/27
Type: Award medal
Year: 1891
Country: Germany
Mint: L.Chr.Lauer in Nurnberg
Designer: STROBEL H.
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 16,0 / 35,0 / 50,0 mm

Reference: Niggl #1745