GERMANY, Köln (Archbishophric). Joseph Clemens von Bayern. 1688-1723. Æ Medal (42mm, 30.30 g, 12h). Coronation and the Restoration of the Archbishophric of Köln. By G. Hautsch. Dated 1689, though likely a later restrike. Near EF.Electronic Auction 575 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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GERMANY, Köln (Archbishophric). Joseph Clemens von Bayern. 1688-1723. Æ Medal (42mm, 30.30 g, 12h). Coronation and the Restoration of the Archbishophric of Köln. By G. Hautsch. Dated 1689, though likely a later restrike. IOSEPH · CLEMENS · D · G · ARC · CLON · PRIN · EL ·, armored bust right / NE QVISQ · SIBI SVMANT HONOREM SED QVI VOCATVR · A DEO TAMQ · ARON · HEB · 5 ·, Joseph standing left, in guise of Moses, holding censer and raising hand in benediction; to left, Korah and his followers consumed by flame; in exergue, DIOCESIS COLONIEN/ RESTITVTA ·/ 1689 ·. Brown surfaces, large die break and cud on reverse. Near EF. |