German Empire and Later

GERMANY. Empire. "Lust for Life/Burden of Life" Silvered Bronze Medal, ND (1907). UNCIRCULATED.

Weber-166. Diameter: 38mm; Weight: 21.88 gms. By M. Dasio. "Lebenslust und Lebenslast" ( the lust for life, yet the burden of life ). Obverse: VITA VNI VIA DVLCIS ET COMMODA ALTRI DVRA ET SPINOSA EST, nude satyr dancing left and playing flute; kantharos to left; Reverse: Nude male struggling right, entwined within thorn bush. Edge : Plain. Weber 166. Gunmetal gray surfaces, with some darker toning and light spotting. An interesting and seldom seen type.

Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00