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January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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POLAND. Danzig. Preliminaries to and the Peace of Westphalia Silver Medal, "1644". Danzig (Dadler) Mint. NGC AU-58.
cf. Pax in Nummis-83 (without date); cf. Maue-54 (same). Weight: 58.9 gms. By Sebastian Dadler. Obverse: The war goddess Bellona fights with Pax, the goddess of peace, for control of the earth, which is held in hand at left; Reverse: Pax stands triumphant on fallen Mars, radiant sun shining upon Pax; in background, cityscape flanked by Themis and Abundantia, goddesses of order and plenty. A simply phenomenal medal honoring the beginnings of peace talks in Munster to end the Thirty Years War, this impressive medal is certainly a masterwork of artisanship. The fine details are fully impressed on the flan, and soft luster is retained along with handsome light rainbow toning throughout. Only the lightest touches of wear are seen on the surfaces, leaving this piece as a certain to be demanded example of the type.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $1200 - $1800
cf. Pax in Nummis-83 (without date); cf. Maue-54 (same). Weight: 58.9 gms. By Sebastian Dadler. Obverse: The war goddess Bellona fights with Pax, the goddess of peace, for control of the earth, which is held in hand at left; Reverse: Pax stands triumphant on fallen Mars, radiant sun shining upon Pax; in background, cityscape flanked by Themis and Abundantia, goddesses of order and plenty. A simply phenomenal medal honoring the beginnings of peace talks in Munster to end the Thirty Years War, this impressive medal is certainly a masterwork of artisanship. The fine details are fully impressed on the flan, and soft luster is retained along with handsome light rainbow toning throughout. Only the lightest touches of wear are seen on the surfaces, leaving this piece as a certain to be demanded example of the type.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $1200 - $1800