Special Collections

Sold on 8 September 1998

1 part

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A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector

Lot

№ 964

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£70

Prince Frederick Elected Bishop of Osnabrück, 1764, copper medals by T. Pingo (2), figure of Hope seated with mitre and accoutrements, reverse legend, 43 and 31mm (Eimer 31-2; BHM 90; E 706). [2]. Both extremely fine, the larger medal with considerable original colour and particularly attractive (£50-60)

Issued in 1765; large medal only illustrated