Commemorative Medals, Foreign, Germany, Hildesheim (archbishopric), Sede Vacante, silver medal, 1724, by P. P. Werner., S. CAROLVS. M. PRIMVS FVND. CAP. CATHE. HILDESIENSIS., Charlemagne stands with sword and orb, SEDE VACANTE on ribband below, border of 17 crowned armorial shields, rev. LVDOWICVS PIVS SECVNDVS FVNDATOR, Louis the Pious stands holding model Cathedral and sceptre, MDCCXXIV on ribband below, border of 17 crowned armorial shields, 54.5mm. (Mehl 673a; Zepernick 143), good very fine
*ex 'Harbor' Collection, Bowers & Ruddy Auction, June 11-12, 1982 (lot 1947)
(200-250 GBP)