GERMANY, Bayern (electorate). Maximilian II. 1679-1726. Æ Medal (38mm, 22.57 g, 12h). The Battle of Gran and the Capture of Neuhäusel. By Lazarus Gottlieb Laufer of Nürnberg. Dated 6/16 and 9/19 August 1685 (in Roman numerals), though a later cast.Electronic Auction 521 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, Bayern (electorate). Maximilian II. 1679-1726. Æ Medal (38mm, 22.57 g, 12h). The Battle of Gran and the Capture of Neuhäusel. By Lazarus Gottlieb Laufer of Nürnberg. Dated 6/16 and 9/19 August 1685 (in Roman numerals), though a later cast. View of the battle of Gran; above, crowned eagle left, holding sword and map of the fortifications of Neuhäusel, with legend NEUHEUSEL/ 9/19 AUG EROB NEAUTR FLUS / Three coats of arms hung from banners reading CUR BAYERN, LOTHRINGEN, and WALDECK; above, Θ IN m/ MDCLXXXV; below, PFEILE DES HEILS. WIEDER DIE SYRER/ 2 KÖN XIII V 12; all over crossed arrows. Brown surfaces, casting flaw. Near EF. |