CNG 88, Lot: 2021. Estimate $500. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SWITZERLAND, Kanton Zürich. Zürich. AR Medal (39mm, 20.53 g, 12h). By J. Stampfer. Dated 1555
in Roman numerals. FIDES : SPES : CHARITAS M : D : L : V, Faith, raising hand and cradling long cross, and Hope, placing hands together in prayer, standing slightly left, head right; to right, Charity standing slightly right, head left, holding flower pot and receiving child / SANCTA/FIDES IVSTOS/REDDIT SPES O/MNIA VINCIT/TERTIA DIVINO/PECTVS AMORE/FOVET (
for the righteous man, may Faith be his guide, Hope be his shield, and Charity be his comfort) in seven lines. GPH -; Hahn 15; Habich 874; cf. Leu 35, lot 389. Good VF, toned, a few marks under the tone.