BOHEMIA, Joachimstal (Jáchymov). 16th century. Cast AR Medal (52mm, 28.57 g, 12h). Samson at the Gates of Gaza / The Resurrection of Christ. By Carl Welcz. Dated 1537.

Triton XXV
Lot: 1308. Estimated: $ 1 000

World Medals, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BOHEMIA, Joachimstal (Jáchymov). 16th century. Cast AR Medal (52mm, 28.57 g, 12h). Samson at the Gates of Gaza / The Resurrection of Christ. By Carl Welcz. Dated 1537. · SIMSON · FRANGIT · PORTAS · ET · HOSTES · AT · CHRVS · TARTARA · ET · SATANA, Samson advancing right, head left, holding the doors of the gates of Gaza over his back; tree to right, walls of Gaza in background to lower left / CHRV S · MORITVR · PRO · NOSIS · ET · RESVRGIT · VT · NOS · IVSTOS · FACIAT · 46, Christ, holding cross and raising hand in benediction, bursting from tomb; three soldiers seated around; 1537 on side of tomb. Katz 225. Toned, lightly chased. Good VF.

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