ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Hannibal / Hannibal Crosses the Alps. AR Medal (32mm, 10.41 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. EF.

Electronic Auction 589
Lot: 882. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Silver

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Hannibal / Hannibal Crosses the Alps. AR Medal (32mm, 10.41 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. ANNIBAL ·, helmeted bust of Hannibal left, with large shield decorated with a running horse / Hannibal Crosses the Alps: Hannibal’s forces traverse the Alps; mounted officers direct the descent of the army, close behind, a mounted elephant; in the distance, flames and smoke from the fires employed to clear the route; ANNIBAL PASSE LES / ALPES · / A · R · 534 · in exergue. Eisler 25a; Catenacci pp. 52-3. Old cabinet toning, a few light marks and hairlines, edge marks. EF.

From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex Frederick S. Knobloch Collection (Stack’s, 1 May 1980), lot 1424.


Closing Date and Time: 18 June 2025 at 14:53:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.