Bohemia, Jonah and the Whale, cast gilt-silver medal, 1537, by the monogrammist CW (Conez Welcz, or School of), Jonah, arms raised in thanksgiving stands in the mouth of the whale, lighthouse and ship to l., man under tree to r., rev. the Resurrection of Christ, 53.5mm. (Goppel 22; Katz 226), suspended from a heavy triple chain, three separate drops below, incorporating Danish silver coins of Frederick IV (1699-1730), the medal much tarnished, fine and interesting; imitation Kremnitz thaler and half-thaler, the former on silver 30in. fob chain (3)
(80-120 GBP)