Heritage Auctions

Monthly Auction 271917  –  29 April 2019

Heritage Auctions, Monthly Auction 271917

World Medals

Mo, 29.04.2019, from 3:00 AM CEST
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Description

Hans Waldmann silvered-copper Specimen "400th Anniversary of Death" Medal 1889 SP63 PCGS, Martin-162, Schweizer Medaillen-489, Kaiser-591b. 69.8mm. 181.18gm. By W. Mayer and F. Wilhelm. GOTT WOLLE DASS DIR KEIN LEID WIDERFAHRE DU LIEBES ZÜRICH. Half-length bust right with flowing beard and oak and laurel branches in front of chest / Between coat of arms to the left and city seal to the right, an armored Waldmann stands with flag and helmeted Waldmann family crest. Upon the cloth of the flag is inscribed GRANDSON MURTEN • NANCY •. On the 400th anniversary of Hans Waldmann (1435-1489), Swiss military leader and mayor of Zurich. 70 pieces struck in silver. We assume this piece is silvered bronze from the weight but no bronze is evident on the surfaces. Includes original case. Housed in an oversized holder.

HID09801242017

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Price realized 380 USD
Starting price 250 USD
Estimate 500 USD
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