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Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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POLAND. Princess Ludwika Karolina (Louise Caroline) Radziwill Gold Medal of 2 Ducats Weight, ND (ca. 1685). PCGS Genuine--Plugged, AU Details.
H-Cz-4018; Memmesheimer-2432. Diameter: 27mm; Weight: 6.94 gms. Struck to commemorate her approaching adulthood. Obverse: Bust right; Reverse: Small sapling attached to support; above, manus Dei (or hand of a tutor) descending from the heavens, holding triangle. VERY RARE and barely handled, though holed near the type for suspension and later plugged. Compare to a similar specimen, though not plugged and graded NGC MS-62 Prooflike, that realized a hammer of €17,000 (~$19,900) in September 2021.
H-Cz-4018; Memmesheimer-2432. Diameter: 27mm; Weight: 6.94 gms. Struck to commemorate her approaching adulthood. Obverse: Bust right; Reverse: Small sapling attached to support; above, manus Dei (or hand of a tutor) descending from the heavens, holding triangle. VERY RARE and barely handled, though holed near the type for suspension and later plugged. Compare to a similar specimen, though not plugged and graded NGC MS-62 Prooflike, that realized a hammer of €17,000 (~$19,900) in September 2021.
Princess Louise Caroline (1667-1695) was one of the richest heiresses in Europe. As an orphan, her upbringing and education was of particular importance and appears to have been successful. This medal was struck in honor of her approaching adulthood and the tutoress who had raised her with such loving care.
Ex: August Zaleski Collection (Stack's - 9/1983) Lot # 253. Zaleski (1883-1972) was a Polish Foreign Minister and served as President of Poland-in-exile from 1947 until his death.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000