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Germany. 'Heavy Silver Medal'' – ca. 500 grams – after the Historic Seal of Biberach an der Riß – No Date
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'Heavy Silver Medal'' – ca. 500 grams – after the Historic Seal of Biberach an der Riß – No Date – Edge Mark “BK”
Impressive modern medal inspired by the medieval civic seal of the Free Imperial City of Biberach (Germany). The obverse features a stylized lily staff flanked by the imperial eagle (left) and a rampant lion (right), surrounded by a Latin Gothic inscription:
“✠ SIGILLVM MINISTRI DE BIBERHAC CIVIVM”
(“Seal of the Magistrate of the Citizens of Biberach”).
This medal is solidly struck in what is presumed to be silver, with a total weight of approximately 500 grams. The edge is stamped with “BK”, likely indicating a mint or hallmark. The reverse is blank. Housed in a fitted case with felt lining.
Specifications:
Material: Presumed silver (no hallmark present, authenticity not tested)
Weight: approx. 500 g
Edge mark: “BK”
Origin: Europe (possibly Germany or the Netherlands)
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