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

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Lot: 885. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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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.

From the 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: 15 November 2023 at 14:54:40 ET.

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