Nomos

Auction 23  –  30 November 2021

Nomos, Auction 23

Ancient and European Coins and Medals, including a specialized collection of ...

Tu, 30.11.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

THE DUTCH REPUBLIC, West-Friesland. Enkhuizen. 1666. Medal (Silver, 55 mm, 32.24 g, 12 h), engraved by an unknown artist, on the death of Pieter Allertszoon Semeyns (1610-1666), Mayor of Enkhuizen. Helmeted and mantled arms of Semeyns with the motto: EX.MORTE. IMMORTALITAS. Rev. PIETER.ALL. SEMEYNS / .REGE. BVRGE.MR. / .TOT. ENCHVYSEN. / OBYT. DEN 2 SEPTEMBR / A° 1666. inscription of five lines with floral decorations above. Bemolt 188 var ( the cited piece has its reverse inscription in cursive upper and lower case letters ). Dirks PR I, 1456. KPK 972. Virtually as made.

Apparently, P. A. Semeyns received his armorial bearings in 1653 as a result of his civic activities.

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Price realized 2'600 CHF
Starting price 1'000 CHF
Estimate 1'250 CHF
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