1816-1817

German Famine Medal (Stettner)
Obverse - German Medal - 1817 Reverse - German Medal - 1817
Obverse - A woman comforts her children.
Legend, O GIEB MIR BROD MICH HUNGERT
Exergue, IETTON
Reverse - A balance holds bread and beer. There are clouds above and an anchor and what looks like a bundle of wood. In the field, 1 MAAS BIER 8 ½ KR. Under the balance with the beer 1bb3 L. Under the other balance, 12. KR
Legend, VERZAGET NICHT GOTT LEBET NOCH.
Exergue, 1816 . U 1817 . L
Size, 33 mm.
 
A medal I've seen struck in many metals and sizes, with and without a loop.

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