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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 500 CHF
Hammer Price:  1400 CHF
Lot 362

THE DUTCH REPUBLIC, Holland. Gouda. 1781. Prize Medal (Silver, 65.5 mm, 64.73 g, 12 h), an engraved medal awarded to Franciscum Janus Gallé, who graduated from the Latin School of Gouda as the best public orator of the year. Crowned arms of Gouda with two lion supporters; above, ribbon inscribed GOUDAE. Rev. Inscription of fifteen lines giving the name of the recipient, Fransicum Janum Gallé (in dative), his accomplishments, his four teachers, J. Noortbergh, H. van Eyck, P. L. Shippers and D. J. Metske, and the Rector, Petro Dausy . Extremely rare, and probably unique. Attractively toned and very well-engraved. Extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 12 Jul 2025, 03:10:23 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1400 CHF
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