Netherlands, Satirical, 1688, Medal, UNC; Netherlands, Satirical, 1688 Medal, UNC, Satirical pewter medal by Jan Smeltzing on the disputes between Innocence XI and Louis XIV over the supremacy of the dioceses. 56.2mm. Obv: QVANDIV BENE SE GESSERIT (so long as he behaves himself), comes from the beak of the Gallic rooster, which is scratching at the Pope's insignia lying on the ground; i.A. SIC PETRI GALLUS EXCITATOR. Rev: FULMEN SOLI IMPAR (Lightning from the sun is odd). Sea beach with chapel, in front of it the Gallic rooster, with a liberty hat, above it the shining sun, next to it PAPA with lightning bolts from the clouds; in general four lines of Latin text on the excommunication of the French ambassador Marchese Levardin. Fieweger:407(Fe). Scarce medal in prestine condition.. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.
Price realized | 425 USD |
Starting price | 276 USD |
Estimate | 425 USD |