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Poland, Ladislaus IV Vasa, Wedding medal, ND, Medal, EF; Poland, Ladislaus IV Vasa, Wedding medal, ND Medal, EF, Silver Wedding medal minted in Gdansk, signed IH Jan Höhn circa 17th century. Silver 60mm, 59.4grams. Obv: Young couple, join hands beneath rays of God. An angel sprinkles water upon them. MANUS MANUM LAVAT (a hand washes a hand).In between them Cupid with a shovel sews seeds, a burning heart below tied with a palm and laurel branch. In the background, a on the a hive of bees and a swan. CONNUBIUM FELIX AMOR ET LABOR EFFICIT ARDENS (Happy Marriage makes Love and Labor burn)
Two allegorical females join hands, one is touching a vine, the other is holding a palm branch. A crown below roots the vines which extend up a pillar where two turtle doves rest. An anagram with the name of God in Hebrew - Yahweh above shines upon the whole scene. PROLEBEAT CASTA ET CONSTANS CONCORDIA NUPTOS (A chaste and faithful agreement united them for a harmonious marriage) Reference: Kahane 93, Goeppel 1026, Szmidt 29f
Although this medal is pierced it is quite an impressive and extravagant piece full of symbols representing abundance and love.
Two allegorical females join hands, one is touching a vine, the other is holding a palm branch. A crown below roots the vines which extend up a pillar where two turtle doves rest. An anagram with the name of God in Hebrew - Yahweh above shines upon the whole scene. PROLEBEAT CASTA ET CONSTANS CONCORDIA NUPTOS (A chaste and faithful agreement united them for a harmonious marriage) Reference: Kahane 93, Goeppel 1026, Szmidt 29f
Although this medal is pierced it is quite an impressive and extravagant piece full of symbols representing abundance and love.