GERMANY. Saxe-Coburg. Charles Gotthelf Baron von Hund Memorial Silver Medal, 1776.
49.8 mm; 57.1 gms. Ernst Friedrich I (1764-1800). Hoffmann-234; Amer Journal of Numismatics-Masonic Medals #45. By Abramson. Bust right, "AB. HVND ET ALTENGROTHKAV" above and sculptor's name below; Reverse: Funeral urn with serpent and Templar's cross, date MDCCLXXVI on base and legend, "PIETAS FRATRVM D.R.L.V." above. The letters in legend refer to Dresden, Rostock, Leipzig and Weimar. Issued by the Minerva of the Three Palms Masonic Lodge of Leipzig. Of the utmost rarity. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
From the Demarete Collection.