NumisBids
  
Heritage World Coin Auctions
Showcase Auction 61319  18-19 Jun 2023
View prices realized

Lot 23006

Starting price: 1 USD
Price realized: 260 USD
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
Austria
Leopold I silver "Battle of Gran (Esztergom)" Medal 1685 AU Details (Environmental Damage) PCGS, Mont-958, Julius-239. By Gottlieb Lauffer. Battle scene with German eagle holding a city map, figure of Religion standing on crescent moon left; Reverse: Three shields, legend, "PYLEN EN DER VERLOSSINGE/TEGENS DE SYRIERS/2 : KON. X.III.V.17" below. Celebrating the victory at Gran and the expulsion of the Turks from the fortress of Neuheusel, edge inscription: "DIT DEEDEN DIE DRIE HELDEN 2.8 AM. 23 V. 17."

A very scarce 17th century hefty silver medal that unfortunately has toned to a very dark pewter tone on the obverse.

https://coins.ha.com/itm/austria/austria-leopold-i-silver-battle-of-gran-esztergom-medal-1685-au-details-environmental-damage-pcgs-/a/61319-23006.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61319-06182023

HID02906262019

© 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Question about this auction? Contact Heritage World Coin Auctions