Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

“I shall lead you”, satirical bronze medal by Karl Goetz, 1919, figure of Wilhelm II on a hobby-horse, reverse crippled soldier and his starving family, 58mm. Extremely fine (£40-50)

The obvers legend echoes the words of the German emperor “I shall lead you”, the reverse shows where his leadership has led.