Foreign Medals, Holy Roman Empire, Rudolph II (1552-1576-1612), silver 'Apostle medal' with the Countries of Europe, undated, by Christian Maler (?), God seated with cherub and beasts, around emblems of rule and religion in 12 segments, Apostles named around, ANDR: IOAN: IACO: THOM: IAC.M: PHILI: BART: MATHE: SIMO: IV.TA: MATHI: PETR:, rev. naked God, to l., CVM / PRI / CÆS, in ex., Imperial eagle dividing C – M, arms of 12 countries in segments, GERM: HVNG: B OHE: POLO: GALL: SCHW: DENM: SCHO: HISPA: ANGL: PORT: NEAP:, 46.5mm, contemporary twisted silver suspension loop, very fine, rare
*ex Baldwin's vault
ex O'Byrne Collection. Part V (20 May 1964), lot 177, 1st item.
(150-250 GBP)