GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). Alexander von Humboldt. 1769-1859. Æ Medal (61mm, 122.10 g, 12h). Commemorating the Publication of his First Volume of Kosmos. By H. Bubert and G. Loos. Undated. As made.

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Lot: 708. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Bronze

Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). Alexander von Humboldt. 1769-1859. Æ Medal (61mm, 122.10 g, 12h). Commemorating the Publication of his First Volume of Kosmos. By H. Bubert and G. Loos. Undated. ALEXANDER V. HUMBOLDT GEB. 14 SEPT. 1769, head right; H. B FEC. on truncation of neck; G. LOOS DIR. below; all within ornate border of eagles and serpents / Astronomy, holding tellurium, standing left on elaborate ground line, crowning with wreath Humboldt, wearing classical attire, enthroned facing, holding tablet and pointing to forehead; to left at feet, medieval dwarf kneeling right, holding ore sample; to right, putto kneeling facing, holding spear; H. BUBERT FEC. on ground line; in exergue, piece of coral and two dolphins swimming left; all within ornate border of eagles and serpents. Brettauer 531. Attractive brown surfaces, slight iridescence, a few light marks. As made. Reverse in high relief.


Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 13:55:40 ET.

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