Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Swiss Confederation Shooting Festival in Lucerne Silver Medal, 1853. NGC MS-63.
R-864a; Martin-465. By Johann Baptist Frener, Lucerne. 41mm. Obverse: Four-line legend superimposed on prominent Swiss cross with rays emanating from behind, all enclosed within a mixed oak and laurel wreath; Reverse: Angel, suspended above, offering laurel crown to Arnold Winkelreid who is sacrificing himself on Austrian pikes at the Battle of Sempach, legend in exergue below. An interesting medal that fuses Swiss history and legend together. This attractive example offersa a fresh argent patina with hints of gold and champagne predominantly near the peripheries. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $250
R-864a; Martin-465. By Johann Baptist Frener, Lucerne. 41mm. Obverse: Four-line legend superimposed on prominent Swiss cross with rays emanating from behind, all enclosed within a mixed oak and laurel wreath; Reverse: Angel, suspended above, offering laurel crown to Arnold Winkelreid who is sacrificing himself on Austrian pikes at the Battle of Sempach, legend in exergue below. An interesting medal that fuses Swiss history and legend together. This attractive example offersa a fresh argent patina with hints of gold and champagne predominantly near the peripheries. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $250