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GERMANY. Johannes Gutenberg/Printing Press Quadricentennial Silver Medal, 1840. Loos (Berlin) Mint. PCGS SPECIMEN-63 Gold Shield.
51mm; 57.98 gms. Walther-897; Jehne-36. By A. F. Koenig. Obverse: Bust of Gutenberg left, wearing fur cap and coat; Reverse: Gutenberg seated left, proof reading a printed sheet; printing press to left, letterbox to right. Edge: Plain. Deeply toned and vibrant, this gorgeous, choice specimen features a shimmering mix of iridescence along with some gleaming luster from beneath. An incredibly artistic rendition.
Ex: Bowers & Merena (6/1990) Lot # 5374.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
51mm; 57.98 gms. Walther-897; Jehne-36. By A. F. Koenig. Obverse: Bust of Gutenberg left, wearing fur cap and coat; Reverse: Gutenberg seated left, proof reading a printed sheet; printing press to left, letterbox to right. Edge: Plain. Deeply toned and vibrant, this gorgeous, choice specimen features a shimmering mix of iridescence along with some gleaming luster from beneath. An incredibly artistic rendition.
Ex: Bowers & Merena (6/1990) Lot # 5374.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00