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Nomos 5

25 October 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 3000 CHF
Hammer Price:  3500 CHF
Lot 20

Germany. Philipp Melanchthon. 1497-1560. Medal (Bronze, 46mm, 40.01 g 12), an original cast by Friedrich Hagenauer (fl. 1525-1546), Cologne, 1543. PHILIPPVS MELANTHON.A°.ÆTATIS SVÆ XLVII (leaf).* Bearded bust of Melanchthon to left, wearing flat cap and gown. Rev. PSAL.36. / SVDITVS ESTO / DEO ET ORA EVM. / ANNO. / M.D.XLIII. / * (= Psalm 36, under the shadow of Thy wings, O God. 1543) Habich 652. Kress 594 = NG 708. Trusted 83. A very fine and sharp original cast with an attractive dark brown patina. Holed for suspension, otherwise, extremely fine.


Ex Nomos 5 25 October 2011, 20 and Rauch, 17 September 2009, 2362.

Along with Martin Luther, Philip Melanchthon (a Greek translation of his German name, Schwartzerdt = black earth) was a towering figure of the Reformation. He had a brilliant intellect and a deep understanding both of theology and of human nature.

Online bidding closes: 25 Oct 2011, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 02:30:45 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3500 CHF

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