GERMANY. Hamburg. Friedrich von Schiller Gold Medal of 10 Ducats Weight, 1859. PCGS SPECIMEN-62.
Gaedechens-2104; Brettauer-1043. By F. Staudigel & C. Schnitzspahn. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the poet. Obverse: Laureate bust facing slightly left; Reverse: Scene from Die Glocke, along with the civic coat-of-arms of Hamburg. Quite SCARCE in gold, this impressive literature-related issue offers a an incredible cameo appearance through its richly mirrored fields and alluringly frosted devices.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000