Coins and Historical Medals

Switzerland, Baptism of Princess Claudia of France, c. 1547-8, a cast Patenpfennig or medal by J. Stampfer, hand of God holding ribbon surrounded by shields of the thirteen Swiss Cantons, rev. central cross supported by cherubs, shields of seven Cantons surrounding, 73mm, 82.02g (cf. Habich 868; Wunderly 3501; Haller 30). Gilt, good very fine £200-£300