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one more from NGC
by regandon on 07 Feb, 2010 19:05
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This is another one that I got back from NGC. It is a commemorative from Bremen (Germany). It commemorates the German Victory over France during the War of 1870-71.
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Reply #1
by cpm9ball on 07 Feb, 2010 20:47
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Do you know if there is any significance to the key on the crest?
Chris
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Reply #2
by coinsarefun on 11 Feb, 2010 11:37
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Beautiful design on the obverse!
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Reply #3
by walmann on 11 Feb, 2010 11:59
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Do you know if there is any significance to the key on the crest?
Chris
Is an atribute of St Peter, the patron saint of the city.
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Reply #4
by cpm9ball on 11 Feb, 2010 12:17
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Thanks!
Chris
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Reply #5
by regandon on 11 Feb, 2010 20:42
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A little more info.
From the Bremen Official Website:
The Coat-of-Arms of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen shows a silver key on a red shield. The key is the attribute of Simon Petrus, patron saint of the Bremen Cathedral, and it was first represented in the seal of the City of Bremen in 1366, after its liberation from the occupation by Prince-Archbishop Albert II, and later became the main element of the city's coat-of-arms.
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