POLAND, Prusy (Prussia). Gdansk (Danzig). AR Marriage Medal (43.5mm, 21.35 g, 12h). After Johann Höhn (1645-1693). Fine.Electronic Auction 524 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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POLAND, Prusy (Prussia). Gdansk (Danzig). AR Marriage Medal (43.5mm, 21.35 g, 12h). After Johann Höhn (1645-1693). Bridal couple, standing vis-à-vis on daïs, clasping right hands over basin set on stand and being washed by cupid holding urn of water; above each participant, the legend MANUS MANUM LAVAT, and cupids in clouds, each holding palm frond and crowning the couple with wreaths; in exergue, skull and crossbones; all within floral border / AMOR VINCIT OMNIA, Cupid right on lion; in exergue, heart over palm and laurel. Goppel –; cf. Feil 4467. Iridescent toning, marks, weakly struck at high points. Fine. |