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January 2015 NYINC Auction - Online Sess. D-E 13 January 2015
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GREAT BRITAIN. Marriage of Princess Mary to William of Orange Medal, 1641. James I (1603-25).
72 mm; 99.2 gms. Eimer-137; Van Loon-II, 251. Silver. Standing figures of William and Mary facing each other, a cherub over each figure presenting wreaths, dove above, palace in the distance, five divided lines of Latin text, date of the ceremony in exergue; Reverse: Pallas receiving olive branch from Peace, five lines of inscription above, in exergue "NOVI IMPERII AUSPICIO BONO", and sculptor's name- J. Blum. No significant damage, but the contact marks and edge ticks are a slight distraction. Deep gray patina largely removed long ago by polishing, now beginning to re-tone. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00
72 mm; 99.2 gms. Eimer-137; Van Loon-II, 251. Silver. Standing figures of William and Mary facing each other, a cherub over each figure presenting wreaths, dove above, palace in the distance, five divided lines of Latin text, date of the ceremony in exergue; Reverse: Pallas receiving olive branch from Peace, five lines of inscription above, in exergue "NOVI IMPERII AUSPICIO BONO", and sculptor's name- J. Blum. No significant damage, but the contact marks and edge ticks are a slight distraction. Deep gray patina largely removed long ago by polishing, now beginning to re-tone. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $300.00- $400.00