B-46/7b. Commemorative medal "Death of Beethoven" (1827)

Obverse

Hallf-lenght en face portrait in a fur cape on shoulders

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Medalier's mark under the portrait: L.HEUBERGER F.

Reverse

Wreath and sheet notes in clouds

GEB.D.16.DEC.1770.Z.BONN / GEST.D.26.MÄR.1827.I.WIEN. [Born 16 December 1770 in Bonn, died 26 March 1827 in Vienna]

WER WIE ER, DER ZEIT / VORAUSGEEILET / DEN ERREICHT DIE ZEIT / ZERSTÖREND NICHT. [He who was ahead of his time without destroying it]

Specifications

Article: B-46/7b
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1827
Country: Germany
Designer: HEUBERGER Leopold (1786-1839)
Metal: Bronze, Gold plated
Diameter: 38,0 mm
Weight:
Edge: plain

Est. Value: $35
Reference: Niggl #148