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K-254
Dr. Johannes Bell (Reichsverkehrsamt). Minister of Transport
1920, Cast Bronze, 59mm, 67.20g.
Obverse: "Ministry of Transport" Bell seen consolidating all German train systems into one bag
Reverse: A Bavarian postilion who is now obsolete blows his final bugle. Inscription on ribbon in his hand 'Privileges'. Legend: "God bless you, good old times." Exergue: April 1, 1920 (B'Hüat' di' - is Bavarian idiom for "bless you").
Created at the unification of the German transport system.
Grade: Gussfrisch (As Cast) A beautiful oversized example with patent Goetz patina.
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