ERNST II HERZOG VON SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA
Bust to the left
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
The medal was instituted by Ernst II in 1888-89