LOW COUNTRIES. Desiderius Erasmus, humanist and theologian. 1466-1536. PB Medal (91mm, 466.4 g, 12h). By Quentin Matsys. Dated 1519, though a later cast. VF.

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Lot: 961.
Closing Date: Sep 2 2026 10:00 ET

World Medals, Lead

Estimate: $ 300

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LOW COUNTRIES. Desiderius Erasmus, humanist and theologian. 1466-1536. PB Medal (91mm, 466.4 g, 12h). By Quentin Matsys. Dated 1519, though a later cast. ΤΗΝ ΚΡΕΙΤΤΩ ΤΑ ΣΥΓΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΑ ΔΕΙΞΙ IMAGO AD VIVA EFFIGIE EXPRESSA, draped bust left, wearing cap; • ER • • ROT • across fields; 1519 in exergue / ΟΡΑ ΤΕΛΟΣ ΜΑΚΡΟΥ MORS VLTIMA LINEARERV, bust left on plinth reading TERMI/NVS; CONCEDO NVLLI across field. Kress Collection 629a (obv. only). Dark brown patina, a few scratches. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 2 September 2026 at 15:20:00 ET.

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