By Jean Dassier, Swiss medalist and official engraver for Geneva from 1720-1763. AE 41mm. Composition: White Metal. Obv: Bust of Edward I, in armor, mantle and a crown, facing three-quarters left. Legend: EDOUARD . I . D . G. ANG . ET .HIB . REX. (Edward I, by the grace of God, King of England and Ireland). Rev: A circular temple with three niches containing statues of Minerva (for Edward’s wisdom and military genius), Prudence and Hercules (an allusion to the magnitude and variety of Edward’s enterprizes). At one side History is recording Edward’s deeds while two onlookers admire the monument on the other side. Exergue: NAT. 1230 . COR. 1272. MORT. 1307. (Born 1230, crowned 1272, died 1307).
I grade the medal to be in About Uncirculated condition, just showing some signs of cabinet friction.
The plaquette measures 26 by 51 millimeters and is in Extremely Fine condition.
France – Exposition Francaise a Moscow – 64mm Bronze Medal – 1891 – Louis-Oscar Roty – Exposition Francaise, Moscow, Bronze Medal, 1891, designed and signed by Louis-Oscar Roty, renowned French medalist (1846-1911) who at one time worked for Tiffany & Company in New York. In addition to his many medallic offerings, he also designed the “Semeuse” image – the woman sowing seeds – that used to appear on most French silver coins. The obverse depicts a seated female figure representing Moscow welcoming La France. The reverse shows two shields, the one on the left with the Russian coat-of-arms and the shield on the right with the French national emblem. The medal is 64 millimeters in diameter, weighs 104 grams and is in Extremely Fine condition.
The back of the medal gives basic information on the meteorite fall and is sequentially numbered. Total mintage worldwide was limited to 250 specimens. Comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Total mintage worldwide was limited to 250 specimens. Comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Total mintage worldwide was limited to 250 specimens. Comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Italy – Composer Gaspare Spontini Bronze Portrait Medal – With Presentation Case – 1829 – XF+ A very fine original portrait medal of the celebrated composer of La Vestale. 51.5 mm, the edge 7 mm. Recto featuring a raised portrait bust and the text: “SPONTINIO EQUITI CLARO PRIMO MUSICI AGONIS SUI DIRECTORI / HAL. SAXON. D.X – SEPT. MDCCCXXIX” and signed “C. LOOS DIR.” The verso with a laurel wreath and the text around the border: “LYRICAE TRAGOEDIAE PRINCIPI GERMANIA MERITORUM CULTRIX,” with inside the wreath: “VESTALIS / CORTES / OLYMPIA / NURMAHAL / ALCIDOR / AGNES STAUF / MILTON / CET.” Andorfer & Epstein 288. Comes as shown in an antique presentation case.
Germany – Regensburg Cathedral Medal – Perspective Views – Exemplary Detail – Cleaned
In Very Fine Condition. Not Cleaned. Original luster still evident in all surroundings of elements in relief.
World Wildlife Fund – Bengal Tiger – Medalic Issue – 2009 – Display Card – Brilliant Uncirculated – Since 1973, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has played a key role in establishing protected habitats in many parts of Asia for this magnificent species
Pope Paul VI, born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini (26 September 1897 – 6 August 1978), reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978.
The medal was engraved by Pieroni da Lucca F., a famous Italian medalist of the time. It has a 42.44 millimeter diameter and weighs 31 grams.
Italy – Torino – Poet Torquato Tasso – High Relief Bronze Medal – 1846 – 43.62mm – 45.6 grams – Torquato Tasso (11 March 1544 – 25 April 1595) was an Italian poet of the 16th century, best known for his poem La Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered, 1580), in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the siege of Jerusalem. He suffered from mental illness and died a few days before he was due to be crowned as the king of poets by the Pope. Until the beginning of the 19th century, Tasso remained one of the most widely read poets in Europe. This is just one of several medals I acquired during a recent trip to the Verronafil Coin Show in Italy.
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