423, Lot: 535. Estimate $200. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOW COUNTRIES, temp. Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden (Dutch Republic). Helena Elisabeth Cortenius. 1662-1703. Cast AR Medal (46mm, 27.20 g, 12h). On Her Death, 17 March 1703. Laureate skull-and-crossbones set on ornate tablet inscribed in Dutch; skull surmounted by winged hour glass; all over pair of scythes entwined with banner inscribed in Dutch / Vital statistics of Helena Elisabeth Cortenius on shield within ornate frame consisting skeleton holding torch and scythe above, cherub supporters at each side, each holding torch (right is inverted) and standing on base, which forms into skull at base. VF, toned, minor chasing and area of encrustation.

Ex Münzen und Medaillen GmbH (26 May 2010), lot 886.