Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
Mystery 1878 “Wacht am Rhein” Germany Medal/Token
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="SorenCoins, post: 9121235, member: 73708"]Hello everybody! I got this interesting German medal or token in a small lot of mid-late 1800s and early 1900s coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have not been able to find any images or references to this token.</p><p><br /></p><p>It’s made of aluminum and may be dated July 1878, or it’s commemorating something from then.</p><p><br /></p><p>On one side it says “WACHT AM RHEINE” and portrays what appears to be just that, Germania watching over the Rhine:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1521752[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The other side says “DEUTSCHES BUNDESSCHUTZE DIEST(?) IN DUSSELDORF” and “JULI 1878.”</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1521754[/ATTACH] </p><p>I don’t know German so here is what that translates to according to Google Translate:</p><p>“GERMAN FEDERAL PROTECTION DUTY IN DUSSELDORF” and “JULY 1878.”</p><p><br /></p><p>The structure on this side does not look like anything I have ever seen before. When I first saw it, I thought of the structures that are depicted on Thai coins, for example, but then I saw the German and was stumped!</p><p><br /></p><p>Any ideas? Thanks <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SorenCoins, post: 9121235, member: 73708"]Hello everybody! I got this interesting German medal or token in a small lot of mid-late 1800s and early 1900s coins. I have not been able to find any images or references to this token. It’s made of aluminum and may be dated July 1878, or it’s commemorating something from then. On one side it says “WACHT AM RHEINE” and portrays what appears to be just that, Germania watching over the Rhine: [ATTACH=full]1521752[/ATTACH] The other side says “DEUTSCHES BUNDESSCHUTZE DIEST(?) IN DUSSELDORF” and “JULI 1878.” [ATTACH=full]1521754[/ATTACH] I don’t know German so here is what that translates to according to Google Translate: “GERMAN FEDERAL PROTECTION DUTY IN DUSSELDORF” and “JULY 1878.” The structure on this side does not look like anything I have ever seen before. When I first saw it, I thought of the structures that are depicted on Thai coins, for example, but then I saw the German and was stumped! Any ideas? Thanks :)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
Mystery 1878 “Wacht am Rhein” Germany Medal/Token
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...