Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. City of Zürich Archery Shoot Bronze Medal, 1865. PCGS Specimen-65.
R-1727d; Martin-1017. By Jakob Friedrich Aberli, Winterthur. 54mm. Obverse: Arms of Zürich superimposed on a crossbow and quiver of bolts, perimeter legend in a blackletter style; Reverse: Crossbowman in period dress standing, facing left, supporting crossbow with his right hand; river, cityscape, and landscape in the background; anepigraphic. A pleasing, high grade specimen with a slightly mottled mahogany patina. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. Note that the "R-1727c" designation on the holder is inconsistent with the most current edition of Richter; R-1727d is now the correct designation for a bronze specimen. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500
R-1727d; Martin-1017. By Jakob Friedrich Aberli, Winterthur. 54mm. Obverse: Arms of Zürich superimposed on a crossbow and quiver of bolts, perimeter legend in a blackletter style; Reverse: Crossbowman in period dress standing, facing left, supporting crossbow with his right hand; river, cityscape, and landscape in the background; anepigraphic. A pleasing, high grade specimen with a slightly mottled mahogany patina. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. Note that the "R-1727c" designation on the holder is inconsistent with the most current edition of Richter; R-1727d is now the correct designation for a bronze specimen. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500