Nomos

Auction 20  –  10 July 2020

Nomos, Auction 20

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Fr, 10.07.2020, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Germany
Nuremberg. 1650. Klippe Medal (Silver, 21 x 21 mm, 2.89 g, 12 h), on the Peace of Westphalia and the wish for peace for children. VIVAT /./ FERDINAND, / III . ROM./ IMP./VIVAT. in five lines with, above, imperial eagle bearing the arms of Nuremberg; border of dots. Rev. FRIEDEN / GEDACHT / NVS. IN / NVRNB: Child riding a hobbyhorse to left; to left and right, 16 - 50. Erlanger 537. PiN 156. Lightly toned. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2005.This medal was given to children in Nuremberg, as a memento of the Peace of 1648. In Osnabrück there has been, since 1953, a festival taking place around 25 October that commemorates the Treaty of Westphalia. This entails a procession of school children, fourth primary and above, who, while singing a specially composed song, ride hobby horses to the Town Hall, where the Mayor gives them pretzels.

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Price realized 1'300 CHF
Starting price 80 CHF
Estimate 100 CHF
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