Commemorative Medals, George II, the marriage of Princess Mary (1723–1772), daughter of George II, to Frederick II, Landgraf of Hessen-Kassel (1720–1785), silver medal, 1740, by C. Schirmer and (rev.) J. E. Krull, struck for the senate of Neu-Hanau, the couple join hands over a flaming altar, FELICITAS POPULORUM, rev. ornate linked shields of arms, legend around DIU EXOPATA CONIUNCTIO, and in 8 lines below, 39.5mm (MI.-, but pl. CLIX.II; Hoff.2284; cf. Spink 8, lot 99), toned extremely fine, rare
The example in Spink Auction 8 (27 February 1980) sold for £240.
(150-200 GBP)