HANOVER. Edmund Halley, scientist and astronomer. 1656-1742. Æ Medal (55mm, 71.17 g, 12h). Celebrated Contemporaries Series. By J.A. Dassier. Dated 1744 in Roman numerals.Electronic Auction 474 British Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Edmund Halley, scientist and astronomer. 1656-1742. Æ Medal (55mm, 71.17 g, 12h). Celebrated Contemporaries Series. By J.A. Dassier. Dated 1744 in Roman numerals. EDMUNDUS HALLEY, bust left / ASTRONOMUS/ REGIS MAGNÆ/ BRITANNIÆ./ MDCCXLIV. MI 589/235; Eimer 589. Chocolate brown surfaces. EF. High relief. |