Germany (Wurttemburg): silver klippe; Stuttgart Numismatic Association "Happy Near Year", (1904)

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Germany (Wurttemburg): silver klippe; Stuttgart Numismatic Association "Happy Near Year", (1904)
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    Obverse: Veduta (city view) of Stuttgart.
    Reverse: Prosit / Neujahr (Happy New Year) in two lines below radiant star; N. V. ST. (Numismatischen Vereinigung Stuttgart) in exergue.
    Issuer: Stuttgart Numismatic Association.
    Specifications: silver klippe, specimen (special strike), 20x20 mm. Undated (1904).
    Grade: PCGS SP64, cert #39720497.
    Reference: PCGS #823109.
    Provenance: ex-Dennis Semisalov ("ddddd" on CoinTalk). Prior provenance to Stacks Bowers World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Lot 73526, 24 February 2021.*
    Notes: Quoting the Stacks Bowers description: "A rather attractive, unusual, and fairly SCARCE medal that is part of a series of holiday klippes issued by the association there."
    Comments: The intricate cityscape, square klippe shape, attractive toning, and semi-prooflike luster drew me to this piece.

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    lordmarcovan, Nov 24, 2022
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  3. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    Beautiful color.
     
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  4. Joshua Lemons

    Joshua Lemons Well-Known Member Supporter

    I always love a city view!
     
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  6. Robidoux Pass

    Robidoux Pass Well-Known Member

    I also agree that the city view is the best thing about this medal.
     
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  7. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Interesting shape and intricate detail, this should appeal to just about anyone into German numismatics. Very nice indeed.
     
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