GERMANY Silbermedaille 1927 D Hindenburg Medal, Karl Goetz Medailleur NGC AU55 Medal

🇩🇪 1927 Paul von Hindenburg Silver Medal

.900 Fine Silver – Designed by Karl Goetz – 80th Birthday Commemorative

Celebrate a pivotal figure in German history with this striking 1927 Paul von Hindenburg Commemorative Silver Medal, honoring the 80th birthday of the German President and WWI Field Marshal. Expertly engraved by renowned medallist Karl Goetz, this piece exemplifies both historical significance and exquisite craftsmanship.

🏅 Key Features:

• Country: Germany (1871–1948)

• Type: Personality Commemorative Medal

• Year: 1927

• Metal: Silver (.900 fine)

• Weight: 25.00 g

• Diameter: 36.14 mm

• Thickness: 2.77 mm

• Mint: Bavarian Central Mint, Munich

• Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

• References: Kienast #386, X #1

• Edge Inscription: BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT SILBER 900 f.

• Status: Demonetized

⚜️ Design Details:

Obverse:

• Profile bust of Paul von Hindenburg facing right

• Legend: REICHSPRÄSIDENT • VON • HINDENBURG • 1847–1927

• Artist signature: K. GOETZ

• Translation: President of the Reich von Hindenburg

Reverse:

• Hindenburg’s personal coat of arms flanked by two plumed helmets

• Weimar Republic’s coat of arms above

• Thin wreath surrounds the intricate heraldic design

• Legend: • DEUTSCHEN • REICHES • TREUSTER • DIENER •

• Translation: The faithful servant of the German Empire

Edge Inscription (Incuse):

• BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT SILBER 900 f.

• Translation: Bavarian Central Mint silver .900 fine

📝 Historical Insight:

Struck in 1927, this silver medal commemorates the 80th birthday of Paul von Hindenburg, Germany's aging war hero turned president. Though it closely resembles circulating silver 5 Reichsmark coins, this piece was never legal tender—likely intended as a pattern for future coinage. It is sometimes referred to as medallic coinage and holds significant numismatic and historical appeal.

A more common version bearing a "D" mint mark in the left obverse field also exists, though this variety remains highly collectible.

Looking to honor German history and military legacy in your collection? This rare and finely struck silver medal is a timeless tribute to a complex and consequential figure.