GERMANY, Augsburg. AR Baptismal Medal (44mm, 25.37 g, 12h). By P.H. Müller. Struck circa late 17th-early 18th centuries. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 812.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

World Medals, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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GERMANY, Augsburg. AR Baptismal Medal (44mm, 25.37 g, 12h). By P.H. Müller. Struck circa late 17th-early 18th centuries. WIR SIND DURCH EINEN GEIST ZU EINEM LEIB GETAUFFT, John the Baptist baptizing Christ in the Jordan river; the Holy Spirit descending as a radiate dove above Christ / HIER AUS DER QUELLE SELBST , DER SÜNDEN ABLAS LAUFFT *, Christ standing facing, extending hand and holding long cruciform staff; water and blood flowing from Christ’s side and hands creating a stream before him; six small cherubs with bowls drinking from the steam before. Forster 875. Attractively toned with some iridescence, minor marks. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 14:30:20 ET.

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