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GERMANY. Prussia. 50th Wedding Anniversary of Heinrich Salomon and Helene Henriette Heimann Bronze Medal, 1853. UNCIRCULATED.
cf. Heritage-416, 6859. Diameter: 42mm. By G. Loos. Obverse: Angel flying right, sprinkling petals and holding Genius, who holds torch; Reverse: Legend and date in 11 lines; Eye of Providence above; all within wreath. Attractive brown surfaces. A RARE and interesting piece of Judaica celebrating the couple's 50th wedding anniversary.
cf. Heritage-416, 6859. Diameter: 42mm. By G. Loos. Obverse: Angel flying right, sprinkling petals and holding Genius, who holds torch; Reverse: Legend and date in 11 lines; Eye of Providence above; all within wreath. Attractive brown surfaces. A RARE and interesting piece of Judaica celebrating the couple's 50th wedding anniversary.
According to records, Heinrich Salomon was born in Vilnius in modern-day Lithuania in 1777 and died in Berlin just two years after this medal was made. Sadly, his wife passed away just a few months later in 1855.
Estimate: $150 - $300