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Obverse: Detailed panoramic view of Nuremberg from the west, showing the historic city skyline with its towers, churches, fortifications and bridges. Above, the crowned Bavarian coat of arms flanked by the two coats of arms of Nuremberg. In the exergue, the five-line inscription: INTERNATIONALE METALLAUSSTELLUNG IN NÜRNBERG 1885.

Engraver: Hans Ströbel

Manufacturer: L. Chr. Lauer, Nuremberg

Reverse: Full-length, facing figure of the renowned Nuremberg bronze caster Peter Vischer, wearing his craftsman’s apron and standing beneath an elaborate Renaissance arch. Above, the inscription PETER VISCHER. Flanked by portrait medallions of the celebrated goldsmiths Wenzel Jamnitzer (left) and Benvenuto Cellini (right). Below, two heraldic shields surrounded by ornamental Renaissance decorations, with a cherub’s head at the bottom.

Edge: Plain

You can verify the PCGS certification number: 35729906