SWITZERLAND, Canton of Bern. Bern. AR Psalmpfennig (42mm, 20.75 g, 12h). Cast 1659-circa 1680. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 576
Lot: 931.
Closing Date: Dec 4 2024 10:00 ET

World Medals, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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SWITZERLAND, Canton of Bern. Bern. AR Psalmpfennig (42mm, 20.75 g, 12h). Cast 1659-circa 1680. OMИIS HALITVS LAVDET IAH, King David kneeling left, playing harp / MONVM LIBERAL REIP BERNENSIS, crowned coat-of-arms set on palm fronds. SM 661. Lightly chased as made, scattered scratches and marks, attached loop. Good VF.

Ex Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Robert Ball.

This medal was originally awarded to children who memorized and could recite all 150 paslms, translated into rhyming German.

Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2024 at 15:10:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.