The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16 Oct 2014
The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht]
The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, a variety, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, date only on barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 223/78; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Choice extremely fine.
See footnote to previous lot.
Provenance: Schulman Auction, 1 November, 2001 (lot 1906)


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