SWITZERLAND, Canton of Bern. Bern. AR Medal (38mm, 22.80 g, 12h). Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the First Protestant Service in the Bern Minster. By Jean Dassier. Dually dated 1528 and 1728 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 511 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SWITZERLAND, Canton of Bern. Bern. AR Medal (38mm, 22.80 g, 12h). Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the First Protestant Service in the Bern Minster. By Jean Dassier. Dually dated 1528 and 1728 (in Roman numerals). IU – – BI – LATE LI – BERI, angel alighting left on floral ground, head right, holding crown and blowing trumpet; below, one child raising hand; other holding palm and wreath; I · D · to right; MDCCXXVIII ·/BERNÆ · in two lines in exergue / SANA - NON VANA, Religion, holding book inscribed BIB/LIA S[A]/CRA and lighted taper, seated left on sella curulis; at feet, books, yoke and masks; I · D · to right; MDXXVIII in exergue. Eisler 2b. Iridescent toning, numerous scratches in fields, hairline die breaks on obverse. EF. |