Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2020 NYINC Auction 17-18 Jan 2020
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GERMANY. Cologne. Archbishop Johann von Geisel Gold Medal, 1850. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
49mm; 63.04 gms. Von Hoydonck-50. By J. Wiener. Commemorating his elevation to the status of a cardinal. Obverse: Bust left, wearing mozetta and zucchetto; Reverse: Interior view of the Cologne Cathedral, focused upon the high choir; biographical information around; three shields in exergue. An INCREDIBLY RARE offering in gold, this impressive and majestic piece features intense radiance and mirrored surfaces, along with a light frosting to the devices. Some scattered hairlines are noted, but not overly distracting. To view more architectural-related medals in this sale, click here.
Estimate: $3000.00- $6000.00
49mm; 63.04 gms. Von Hoydonck-50. By J. Wiener. Commemorating his elevation to the status of a cardinal. Obverse: Bust left, wearing mozetta and zucchetto; Reverse: Interior view of the Cologne Cathedral, focused upon the high choir; biographical information around; three shields in exergue. An INCREDIBLY RARE offering in gold, this impressive and majestic piece features intense radiance and mirrored surfaces, along with a light frosting to the devices. Some scattered hairlines are noted, but not overly distracting. To view more architectural-related medals in this sale, click here.
Estimate: $3000.00- $6000.00