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Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), William III (1849-1890). Medal 1878 commemorating the centenary of the Royal Batavian Society

Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), William III (1849-1890). Medal 1878 commemorating the centenary of the Royal Batavian Society

PLN1,250.00
KOD: 5017132RMA

Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), William III (1849-1890). Medal 1878 commemorating the centenary of the Royal Batavian Society for Arts and Sciences, designed by Wiener, Bronze 60,0 mm, weight 96,50 g, Condition aUNC, minor edge nicks, beautiful brown patina with mirror-like luster

KOD: 5017132RMA

Kokyo Bunchin, borrow its design from the "Cho-ju-ka Hai-kyo", which is a bronze mirror with birds, beasts and flowers engraved on the back of it. It is preserved in the Shoso-in in Nara, as one of the treasures from an ancient emperor.
Silver and iron as well as copper were used for making mirrors during the Nara Period, 710 to 784. "The Cho-ju-ka hai-kyo" ia a masterpiece demonstrating the high quality of metalwork technology of the period. 
Prepared by Mint Bureau

KOD
5017132RMA

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