CNG 91, Lot: 1648. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Preußen (Königreich). Friedrich Wilhelm III, with his ancestors. 1797-1840. AR Medal (68mm, 113.15 g, 1h). Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Kingdom. By A. Abramson. Dated 18 January 1801. PREUSSENS GLÜCKLICHE REGIERUNG (
Prussia’s fortunate succession), busts right of Freidrich I, Friedrich Wilhelm I, Friedrich II, Friedrich Wilhelm II, and Friedrich Wilhelm III / IEDEM DAS SEINE (
to each his own), Borussia seated left on throne, holding scales and scepter; above, eagle standing right, head left, with wings spread; in three lines in exergue, 100 IÆHR · KRŒN · TAG/D · 18 · IAN ·/1801. Hoffmann 100; Henckel 2076. Choice EF, attractively toned.
Duplicates from the Kisch Medal Collection sold on behalf of the American Numismatic Society.