CNG 103, Lot: 1125. Estimate $500. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

GERMANY, Preußen (Königreich). Moses Mendelssohn, philosopher. 1729-1786. AR Medal (43mm, 27.92 g, 12h). By J. Abraham. Dated 1729 (in Roman numerals), though struck 1774. MOSES MENDELSSOHN, bust left / PHAEDON, butterfly alighting right on skull; in exergue, NATUS/ MDCCXXIX. Hoffmann 251. EF, toned, minor marks underneath toning. With an old German collection ticket.