Medal - Death of Baron Korff

€148,127.00
LocationDenmark
Year1766
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionSilver
Weight87.9 g
Diameter56.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
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Reference(s) Galster#518
Obverse descriptionBust of Baron facing right with Order of St. Andrew pendant
Obverse letteringIO . ALB . LIB . BARO . DE . KORFF . NAT.D.30.NOVB.AD.1697.
(Translation: Johann Albert Excellent Baron of Korff Born November 30th, 1697)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFemale figure sits half-naked in front of a radiant sun, holding a palm branch. With her right hand she writes a four lines inscription on the base of an obelisk. In front of it are two cherubs, surrounded by attributes of science
Reverse letteringANIMAM NON CANDIDOREM TERRA TULIT OBIIT D.7 APR. AD. 1766
(Translation: The Earth Holds no such Candid Spirit. Died Apr. 7, 1766)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1766  - -
Catalog ID9876814290
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