Lot 1076
Sale 142 · Sale 142 Important Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Peace Treaty for the South African War, 1899-1900, in silver (70mm) by E. Fuchs (BHM 3876; Eimer 1850), obverse, angel tending fallen soldier, flag lying across his body, reverse, helmeted figure of Bellona standing on ridge below which is passing a column of troops, a solar disc inscribed PAX (Peace) rising over a distant hill. Struck from well used dies, very fine and scarce in silver.
Ex Phillip Benjamin Collection and previously from the M.M. Andrews Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 2037).
- Estimate
- $350
- Result Status
- Not offered