Brandenburg. Friedrich II silver "Prussian Science Academy" Medal 1751-Dated MS63 NGC, BDM-II pg. 244. 30mm. By N. Georgi. Milled edge. Struck to celebrate the Prussian Science Academy. FEDERICUS REX ACADEMIAE PROTECTOR MDCCLI Laureate bust of Friedrich II facing right // COGNATA AD SIDERA TENDIT Eagle flying above a landscape towards three stars, the academy's moto taken from Ovid. Exceedingly reflective and flashy and seemingly deserving of a Prooflike designation. A firm strike yields a nearly full expression of the devices throughout that is fully appreciated when viewed in-hand. Ex. Demarete Collection (Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Auction 182, January 2014, Lot 625) HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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