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GERMANY. Brandenburg. Friedrich II/End of the War of Bavarian Succession Silver Medal, 1778/9. UNCIRCULATED.
F&S-4485; Olding-934. By A. Abramson. Diameter: 42mm; Weight: 28.52 gms. "Obverse": Seminude genius leaning left among the clouds, balancing scales and resting elbow upon eagle with olive branch in beak; "Reverse": Athena/Minerva reclining left among the clouds, holding Prussian shield and holding spear in ground around which olive tree begins to grow. Edge: A few marks, otherwise plain. Quite attractively toned and brilliant, this specimen represents a fairly RARE striking with two reverse dies for similarly-themed medals. Undoubtedly, a piece that should generate great enthusiasm for the specialist.
Estimate: $400 - $600
F&S-4485; Olding-934. By A. Abramson. Diameter: 42mm; Weight: 28.52 gms. "Obverse": Seminude genius leaning left among the clouds, balancing scales and resting elbow upon eagle with olive branch in beak; "Reverse": Athena/Minerva reclining left among the clouds, holding Prussian shield and holding spear in ground around which olive tree begins to grow. Edge: A few marks, otherwise plain. Quite attractively toned and brilliant, this specimen represents a fairly RARE striking with two reverse dies for similarly-themed medals. Undoubtedly, a piece that should generate great enthusiasm for the specialist.
Estimate: $400 - $600