France, Strasbourg. Foundation of Strasbourg Cathedral Commemorative Tin Medallion. 1815. A view of Strasbourg Cathedral highlighting the unusual off-centre single spire; hand engraved inscription in German in two lines to left and six lines to right noting June 1828 / LA NEF DE LA CATHÉDRALE DE STRASBOURG FONDEE L'AN 1015 PARL EVEQUE WERNHER ACHEVEE 1275 LA TOUR EN FLECHE COMMENCE EN 1277 PAR ERVIN DE STEINBACH FINIE 1439 HAUT DE 436 PIEDS in eleven lines across field; IM JUNY 1828 hand engraved below. 32.30g, 55mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; some lustre. Rare.
From the collection of the late Eduard Winkler.
Interestingly, this medal can be found with the reverse inscription in both German and French.