CNG 88, Lot: 2026. Estimate $20000. Sold for $17000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SWITZERLAND, Kanton Zürich. Zürich. AV Medal – ‘10 Dukaten’ (42mm, 33.85 g, 12h). By H. J. Bullinger. Struck circa 1678. TREU UND L IEB · STETS BEI UNS BLEIB (faith and love shall remain with us always), two hands clasped, holding crowned heart and joined by chain emanating from rayed name of God in Hebrew from above; to left, rooster perched right upon obelisk (Passion and Strength), with palm frond and scepter (Authority and Triumph) crossed in saltire; to right, pigeon perched left upon grapevine (Gentleness and Fertility); below, skull and crossbones and snail (Death and Rebirth: the everlasting bond of marriage) / AMAT · VICTORIA · CURAM · (victory loves care), Victory, holding palm frond, clasping hands with and embracing Care, holding square; various military instruments on ground; to right, stork (Steadfastness) standing right, head left. GPH -; cf. Leu 35, lot 384/274 (obv./rev.; same dies). EF, underlying luster, with some light marks. Very rare.