Röntgen Commemorative Medallion

This is a solid silver medallion produced in honor of the 100th anniversary of Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays, November 8, 1895. It is somewhat similar to the commemorative silver medallion issued by the University of Würzburg in Germany.

Commemorative Röntgen Medallion
Commemorative Röntgen Medallion

Size: 1 1/2" in diameter

Donated by David Allard.

Reference

Mould, RF. Rontgen and the Discovery of X-rays. British Journal of Radiology: 1145-1176. November 1995.