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Nomos 12

22 May 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 2250 CHF
Hammer Price:  4600 CHF
Lot 296

NETHERLANDS, The Dutch Republic. Plaquettepenning, or Hollow medal (Silver, 70mm, 59.20 g 12), on the installation of William III of Orange as a Knight of the Garter; unsigned, but by Pieter van Abeele, 1661. CAROLUS.II.D.G.MAGNÆ.BRIT.FR.ET.HIB.REX. Bare-headed and armored bust of Charles II facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing chain of the Order of the Garter. Rev. WILHELMVS.III.D.G.PRINC.AVRAICÆ COMM.NASS.Ec The Prince of Orange on horseback to right; behind, view of a city with a river, on which swans float. Frederick 13b/13c=1f. MI, I, p. 472, 75. An impressive and attractive piece, with a fine portrait of Charles II. Usual blow hole on the edge. Obverse fields lightly polished, as usual, otherwise, extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2016, 03:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 09:40:34 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4600 CHF

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