Hamburg. Free City gold Proof "Schiller" Medal 1859 PR61 Ultra Cameo NGC, Gaed-2104. By F. Staudigel and C. Schnitzspahn. Obverse: Bust of Friedrich Schiller, Reverse: A scene from his poem "The Bell" above the Hamburg arms. Issued to commemorate the 100th birthday of poet Friedrich von Schiller, and beautifully struck in high relief, with satin devices standing in stark contrast against the surrounding mirrored fields - a fitting tribute to this well-known artist.

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