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1784 Great Flood in Europe Medal
Title
1784 Great Flood in Europe Medal
Date
1784
Medium
Pewter; paper
Dimensions
diameter: 1 13/16 in. ( 4.6 cm )
Description
White metal struck medal with obverse showing flooded cityscape punctuated by steepled roofs; legend above: "ICH WIL DENCKEN AN MEINEN BUND. 1.B.MO:9."; inscription in exergue: "KLEINE SUNDFLUCHT/D.27.F:1784." Reverse shows sailboat with woman on board, sail inscribed: "EURO"; sinking sailboats at left and right; distant cityscape in background; legend above: "ICH BIN IN TIEFEN WASSER U:DIE FLUTH WILL MICH ERSCHAFE"; beneath is inscription: "WASSERSNOTH IN EUROPA"; in exergue: "PS.69.V.3."
Object Number
INV.10663
Marks
Inscription: obverse, at low