temp. HANOVER. Sir Isaac Newton, physicist, mathematician, and philosopher. 1643-1727. Cast Æ Medal (42mm, 39.38 g, 12h). The ‘English Worthies’ series. The Death of Isaac Newton. By J. Dassier. Dually dated 1642 and 1726.Electronic Auction 513 British Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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temp. HANOVER. Sir Isaac Newton, physicist, mathematician, and philosopher. 1643-1727. Cast Æ Medal (42mm, 39.38 g, 12h). The ‘English Worthies’ series. The Death of Isaac Newton. By J. Dassier. Dually dated 1642 and 1726. ISAACUS NEWTONUS ., draped bust facing slightly right / Monument to Isaac Newton in Westminster Abbey: Newton, resting arm on stack of books, reclining left on claw-footed plinth decorated with scene of figures engaged in various arts; two geni holding scroll behind; above, allegorical figure of Astronmy, holding scepter, seated atop celestial globe; all before mantled pyramid atop orbs; base inscribed NAT · 1642 ·/ M · 1726 ·. MI 470/85; Eimer 505. Brown surfaces, minor verdigris, scratch. EF. |