Roma Numismatics Ltd
Islamic, Medieval and World Sale 2 25 Nov 2022
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Switzerland, Geneva. Ovid NI(?) Gaming Token. Circa 1717. Designs by Jean Dassier, engraved by Jerôme Roussel. Two sphinx facing away from each other upon pedestal inscribed SYRINX EN ROSEAUX, pendant above containing laureate head of Ovid to right, P OVID NASO around, tied with laurel and ribbons; LIV I in exergue / Scene of pan and Syrinx in reeds; XVIII in exergue. Museum of Art and History of Geneva inventory no. CDN 005252 var. (metal). 10.27g, 32mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
This unusual object is part of a set of tokens designed and engraved by Jean Dassier and Jerôme Roussel for the card game 'Jeux de l'Hombre'. All based on scenes of Ovid's Metamorphoses, the three players were given a set of tokens from each of the three books of the work. The pieces are recorded only in brass and bronzed copper and therefore this piece in a silver coloured metal, possibly nickel, is of particular interest and rarity.
Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
This unusual object is part of a set of tokens designed and engraved by Jean Dassier and Jerôme Roussel for the card game 'Jeux de l'Hombre'. All based on scenes of Ovid's Metamorphoses, the three players were given a set of tokens from each of the three books of the work. The pieces are recorded only in brass and bronzed copper and therefore this piece in a silver coloured metal, possibly nickel, is of particular interest and rarity.