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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Brandenburg. Friedrich Wilhelm silver "Victory at Fehrbellin" Medal 1675 Choice VF, Brockmann-220, North-65, Menadier-153. 70mm/83.54. Obv. Broad view of battle scene. Rev. 15-line inscription. A exquisite battle depiction medal that showcases impressive perspective, with nearby action, a regimented military engagement at a distance and a river and cityscape in the far background. Pleasing green tone with mixture of other colors makes the presentation even more impressive. Although none are distracting, several light mark, some intentional, are noted for accuracy's sake. At close to 3 taler weight, a truly imposing medal, and for the historian that recalls reading about this battle against the Swedes, a piece that will certainly strike an instant cord.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
Brandenburg. Friedrich Wilhelm silver "Victory at Fehrbellin" Medal 1675 Choice VF, Brockmann-220, North-65, Menadier-153. 70mm/83.54. Obv. Broad view of battle scene. Rev. 15-line inscription. A exquisite battle depiction medal that showcases impressive perspective, with nearby action, a regimented military engagement at a distance and a river and cityscape in the far background. Pleasing green tone with mixture of other colors makes the presentation even more impressive. Although none are distracting, several light mark, some intentional, are noted for accuracy's sake. At close to 3 taler weight, a truly imposing medal, and for the historian that recalls reading about this battle against the Swedes, a piece that will certainly strike an instant cord.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD