GERMANY. 200th Anniversary of Regensburg Archers Silver Medal, 1788. NGC MS-61.
Peltzer-1615. Unsigned. Diameter: 29mm. Obverse: Pyramid with floral garland wrapped about, ringed with laurel wreath at top, crossbow leans against the front, two arrows lay on the ground nearby, rosebush to the right side, and flora in the background at left; date 1788. in exergue below; square-beaded border at rim; Reverse: Seven line legend ZVM / ANDENKEN / DES FREI= / VND FREVDEN / SCHIESSENS / IN / REGENSBVRG, decorative stop below; square-beaded border at rim. This medal commemorates a free shoot in 1788 held to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the city's archers. This medal offers a pleasing argent hue with splashes of nuanced cobalt and russet on its satiny surfaces. Attractive.
Margolis had a few rather overt interests in his collecting of medallic art. One such theme was that of medals pertaining to man's earliest pursuits to conquer the heavens in the form of ballooning. The European exploits of the late 18th century are contained here across many different country categories. Also quite noticeable was his interest in the medallic art of Jewish engravers, such as Jakob Abraham and his son, Abraham Abramson, among numerous others. Across this selection of medals, these themes and topics will become obvious, adding further dimensions to the already intense focus with which Margolis pursued his collecting.
From the Richard Margolis Collection.

Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00