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January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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RUSSIA. Gold Baptismal Medal, ND (Mid-Late 19th Century). PCGS Genuine--Plugged, AU Details.
Weight: 27.51 gms. Obverse: The resurrected Christ standing facing on clouds, holding cruciform pole with pennant decorated with cross; all within ornate floral border; Reverse: The Baptism of Christ (John 1:29-32): John the Baptist baptizing Christ at the River Jordan near Bethabara; Dove of the Holy Spirit above. Holed and subsequently plugged, as is common for these issues, this brilliant religious-themed specimen still retains solid detail throughout.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000
Weight: 27.51 gms. Obverse: The resurrected Christ standing facing on clouds, holding cruciform pole with pennant decorated with cross; all within ornate floral border; Reverse: The Baptism of Christ (John 1:29-32): John the Baptist baptizing Christ at the River Jordan near Bethabara; Dove of the Holy Spirit above. Holed and subsequently plugged, as is common for these issues, this brilliant religious-themed specimen still retains solid detail throughout.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000