GERMANY. Medallic Issues. Nuremberg. Gold Medal of 10 Ducats Weight, ND (ca. 1700). NGC Unc Details--Mount Removed.
Erlanger-2208; cf. GPH-1025 (silver). By G. Hautsch. Weight: 34.6 gms. Obverse: GOTT GEBE SEINEN SEGEN REICHLICH VBER EVCH ( May God grant unto you his manifold blessings ), young bridal couple standing facing one another, holding hands before God the Father, who blesses the marriage; guardian angel to left, old man to right, radiant sun above; Reverse: LAST VNS GOTT BITTEN, DEN WIR SIND KINDER D HEILIGN ( Let us ask God, for we are all children of the Holy One ), bridal pair kneeling in prayer before burning brazier; to left, angel kneeling left, driving sword through the head of a demon; marriage bed in background. Despite its minor rim markings from its mount removal, this incredibly appealing, powerful, and massively large medal in gold will undoubtedly delight. A VERY RARE and seldom seen type, one is immediately drawn to the range of emotions on the reverse, where a newly-marriage couple pray in their bedroom, all while a demon is rather violently slayed, with blood even pouring forth from his eyes.
From the Augustana Collection. Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 75 (5/2007) Lot # 1251. Ex: Kuenker 51 (9/1999) Lot # 1645.

Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00