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GERMANY, Uncertain. AR Medal (41x44mm, 27.82 g, 12h). "Federjude" (Feather Jew) type. By Christian Wermuth (or J. Reteke?). Struck early 18th century. Jewish merchant standing left, holding small bag reading VI/TIA/ ALI/ENA in script; on back, large sack reading VITA PROPRIA in script / Cupid seated right on lion with ehad left, holding bow and arrow in left hand, bridle of lion in right; in exergue, AMOR VINCIT OMNIA in script. Opthalmomogia XI.130 (this medal illustrated); Friedenberg, Medals p. 11-12. Toned, numerous edge and field marks. VF. Rare.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Kagin 337 (31 January 1985), lot 3340.
The "Federjude" (Feather Jew) medals are a series of anti-Semitic pieces produced in Germany in the early 18th century. The symbolism of the type is not clear. It may be an allegory of a cuckold, or simply represent an ethnic slur. Friedenberg suggests that the "feathers" in the sack indicate that the figure is a "spiritual cuckold," and that the medal depicts a court Jew.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Kagin 337 (31 January 1985), lot 3340.
The "Federjude" (Feather Jew) medals are a series of anti-Semitic pieces produced in Germany in the early 18th century. The symbolism of the type is not clear. It may be an allegory of a cuckold, or simply represent an ethnic slur. Friedenberg suggests that the "feathers" in the sack indicate that the figure is a "spiritual cuckold," and that the medal depicts a court Jew.