GERMANY, Frankfurt (city). Cast AR Baptismal Medal (50mm, 54.13 g, 12h). By E F. Circa 17th century. As made.

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GERMANY, Frankfurt (city). Cast AR Baptismal Medal (50mm, 54.13 g, 12h). By E F. Circa 17th century. HÆC CORPORIS UMBRA FUTURI, symbols of Judaism; E F on base / PRÆSENTIS SYMBOLA CHRISTI, symbols of Christianity; E F on base. See G. Hirsch 217, lot 3583 (for another example). Deeply toned with iridescence, a few marks, chased. As made. Very rare.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Münz Zentrum 65 (9 November 1988), lot 4266.


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 14:50:00 ET.

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