GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). Moses Mendelssohn, philosopher. 1729-1786. AR Medal (43mm, 27.51 g, 12h). By J. Abraham. Dated 1729 (in Roman numerals), though struck 1774. Near EF.

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Lot: 843. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Silver

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GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). Moses Mendelssohn, philosopher. 1729-1786. AR Medal (43mm, 27.51 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. Deeply toned, holed. Near EF.

Ex Künker 334 (17 March 2020), lot 2533.


Closing Date and Time: 1 November 2023 at 14:40:40 ET.

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