The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 579

The Peace of Ryswick [Rijswijk]

Estimate £120 - £150

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Description

The Peace of Ryswick [Rijswijk], small German silver medallet, 1697, by Christian Wermuth, a crown with olive sprays through it, above a globe maked EVROPA, éÀäÉåÈä at top, GOTT IST VERSOHNT, rev., legend in centre and around, DER ALLGEMEINE FRIDE …, milled edge, 22mm (MI 716/3, appendix; Wohl - ; Julius 447). Very fine and extremely rare.

Provenance: Meister & Sonntag Auction, 4 June, 2013 (lot 1979).