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GERMANY. Frankfurt. Revolutions of 1848/9 White Metal "Chaos" Medal, 1849. UNCIRCULATED.
J&F-1188. Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 22.17 gms. By Drentwett. Obverse: Chaotic mass of bodies in the midst of battle; Reverse: Fourteen stars fall from the sky. Edge: Plain. An unusual and fairly SCARCE type, this medal captures the chaos of the numerous revolutions that seized Europe during 1848 and 1849. Attractive and still quite brilliant for the metal.
Estimate: $100 - $200
J&F-1188. Diameter: 40mm; Weight: 22.17 gms. By Drentwett. Obverse: Chaotic mass of bodies in the midst of battle; Reverse: Fourteen stars fall from the sky. Edge: Plain. An unusual and fairly SCARCE type, this medal captures the chaos of the numerous revolutions that seized Europe during 1848 and 1849. Attractive and still quite brilliant for the metal.
Estimate: $100 - $200