ND (1915) Medal Kaiser-419 Ag SP(PCGS#824380)
ND (1915) Medal Kaiser-419 Ag SP (PCGS#824380)
October 2020 Collectors Choice Online Auction World Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 71608
- 等级
- SP64
- 价格
- 2,076
- 详细说明
- GERMANY. Prof. Fritz Rausenberger/Bombing of Antwerp Silver Medal, ND (1915). Oertel Mint in Berlin. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Gold Shield. Zetzmann-4036; Hans Kaiser-419. By M. Ziegler. Obverse: Bust right; Reverse: Heavy mortar siege howitzer ("Big Bertha") in foreground, bombing city of Antwerp in background; two airships above. A shimmering and brilliant example, presenting lightly frosted devices and an alluring golden-rose tone throughout. A RARE and interesting type. The Minenwerfer-Gerät, a 42cm siege howitzer better known by its nickname, the "Big Bertha," was an extremely large piece of artillery utilized by the German and Austro-Hungarian armies during World War I. Weighing nearly 50 tons, the hefty howitzer could only fire 8 shells per hour, but could reach a distance of nearly six miles. The "Big Bertha" was developed on the eve of World War I by Prof. Fritz Rausenberger, the director of Krupp (a German industrial conglomerate). Estimate: $320 - $450. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.