K-214
REVOLUTION IN BAVARIA
(Kurt Eisner, Umsturz in Bayern)
1918, Cast bronze, Satirical medal, 57.8mm, 59.20g, Frankenhuis 1487.
Obverse: Caricature of Bavarian social-democrat Kurt Eisner, mounted on the Bavarian Lion wearing a Liberty Cap. In border, "Und Minister President bin ich, Curt Eisner •I•" (And prime-minister am I, Curt Eisner •I•). In exergue, "8•Nov•1918".
Reverse: Death, lifting two doors from their hinges; one is decorated with the Bavarian Coat of Arms and marked wiith date 1180, which suggests the regentship of Wittlesbacher since 1180; the other door is dated 1808 and inscribed, "Verfassung" (Constitution). In his right hand he holds a balance scale with a pipe on one side and a crown on the other. On the ground lies the shattered king's crown and orb. Inscription, "Umsturz • in • Bayern" (Revolution in Bavaria). K G at the base of the two pillars.
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This piece is also known in the following composition and size:
58mm Blackened Cast Iron
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Based on the historical event of the Bavarian Diet passing a decree deposing the Wittelsbach dynasty with a new republic being proclaimed in Bavaria.
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