Lot 4119
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Switzerland, medal for Zurich and its Bailiwicks and Cantons, 1714, in silver (52mm), by Hans Jacob Gessner, obverse, facing rampant lions, one holding sword and the other a palm branch, shield between them, around RESPVBLICA TIGVRINA, reverse, arms of 25 cantons on the outside and 18 bailiwicks on the inside, these around a central disc with the legend, 'NUMINE/PROPITIO/ PATRIA/FLORET' (By God's Grace The Fatherland Flourishes) (South Kensington Swiss Collection No.3 [p.565-6]). A few edge bumps, otherwise very fine and scarce.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140