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January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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GERMANY. Medallic Issues. Saxe-Gotha. Martin Luther & Johannes Hus Silver Medal, 1717 (in chronogram). NGC AU-55.
Brozatus-868; cf. Whiting-175; Merseburger-Unlisted. By C. Wermuth. Diameter: 43mm. Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Reformation. Obverse: Cloaked bust of Martin Luther right; Reverse: Cloaked and capped bust of Johannes Hus right. A dual commemorative featuring the reformers Luther and Hus, this medallic issue, sometimes erroneously referred to as a Taler, as on the holder here, offers a deep cabinet tone and a charming, elegant strike.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
Brozatus-868; cf. Whiting-175; Merseburger-Unlisted. By C. Wermuth. Diameter: 43mm. Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Reformation. Obverse: Cloaked bust of Martin Luther right; Reverse: Cloaked and capped bust of Johannes Hus right. A dual commemorative featuring the reformers Luther and Hus, this medallic issue, sometimes erroneously referred to as a Taler, as on the holder here, offers a deep cabinet tone and a charming, elegant strike.
From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $700 - $1000