GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). temp. Friedrich Willhelm IV. 1840-1861. AR Medal (43mm, 28.30 g, 12h). The Establishment of the Evangelic Church in Jerusalem. By H. Lorenz. Dated 1842. As made.

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Lot: 874. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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GERMANY, Preußen (Kingdom). temp. Friedrich Willhelm IV. 1840-1861. AR Medal (43mm, 28.30 g, 12h). The Establishment of the Evangelic Church in Jerusalem. By H. Lorenz. Dated 1842. Three ministers standing facing on platform, conducting services with kneeling parishoners on either side; behind, banners decorated with Prussian and English arms flanking cross; Judean countryside in background / ZUR/STIFTUNG/DER/EVANGEL. KIRCHE/IN/JERUSALEM/1842 in seven lines; all withing wreath of palm fronds. Cf. Whiting 717 (issue in gilt bronze). Atractive iridescent toning, minor hairlines. As made.

From the Collection of Dr. Jay M. Galst. Ex Smythe 101 (12 December 1991), lot 8190.


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 14:51:00 ET.

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