POLAND, Monarchs. Władysław IV Waza, 1632-1648. Medal (Silver, 60 mm, 56.66 g, 12 h), on the marriage. By J. Höhn, Gdańsk (Danzig), no date (circa 1640). CONNUBIUM FELIX AMOR ET LABOR EFFICIT ARDENS // MANUS MANUM LAVAT Young couple standing right and left, clasping hands; in between them, cupid with a shovel sews seeds, a burning heart below tied with a palm and laurel branch; above, rays of God and an angel pouring out water. Rev. PROLEBEAT CASTA ET CONSTANS CONCORDIA NUPTOS• Two female figures standing right and left, clasping hands; holding bird and palm branch; behind, pillar with vine and two turtle doves resting on top; below, crown. Goppel 1026. Kahane 93. Rare. An impressive medal with beautiful old cabinet toning. Minor edge nicks and tiny die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |