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Pioneers of South Africa Silver Meddalion - Martin Lichtenstein
This medal of Martin Lichtenstein was minted in Sterling Silver (92.5% pure silver), weighs 15 grams and is 33 mm in diameter.
It formed part of a set of 24 medallions depicting Pioneers of Southern Africa
Minted By the South African Historical Mint ( Beautifully Struck in Proof )
Lichtenstein was the son of Anton August Heinrich Lichtenstein, born in Hamburg. He studied medicine at Jena and Helmstedt. Between 1802 and 1806 he travelled in southern Africa, becoming the personal physician of the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. In 1810 he published Reisen im südlichen Afrika; as a result, he was appointed professor of zoology at the University of Berlin in 1811, and appointed director of the Berlin Zoological Museum in 1813. In 1829, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
He died after a duel fought at sea off Kiel.
Above : Each Medal weighs between 15 and 16 Grams
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Postage Cost R 35.00 ( Speed Mail @ R 70.00 )
