Germany. Li Hung Chang's Visit to Hamburg Silver Medal, 1896.
35.1 mm; 14.2 gms. Military bust of Otto V. Bismarck right, "FURST OTTO V.BISMARCK" around. Signed "O. BERGMANN HAMBURG" on truncation. Reverse: Traditionally garbed portrait of Li Hung Chang to left, "BESUCH D. VICEKONIGS LI HUNG TSCHANG B. FURSTEN 25.6.96" around. Issued to commemorate Li's visit to Hamburg on his 1896-1897 tour of Russia, Europe and America - the same event commemorated on L&M-934 and 935. Prooflike, light iridescent toning and especially appealing. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $6000.00- $7500.00