B-46/3. Commemorative medal "Death of Beethoven" (1827)

Obverse

Half-lenght portrait to the left

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Medalier's mark under the bust: J.LANG.F.

Reverse

Mourning angel at the coffin with lyra and laurel wreath at the side

GEB. AM XVII.DEC.MDCCLXX. DER KUNST ENTTRISSEN AM XXVI.MAR.MDCCCXXVII [Born 17 December 1770 The art ceased on 26 March 1827]

Specifications

Article: B-46/3
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1827
Country: Germany
Designer: LANG Joseph Nikolaus (1796-1835)
Metal: Tin
Diameter: 43,0 mm
Weight: 24,3 g
Edge: plain

Est. Value: $250
Reference: Niggl #167