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Ref: 4770 |
Switzerland,
Geneva, Evangelical Reformation 1749, bronze medal by J-A Dassier Obv:
View of City of Geneva and hills in the background, a harbour with galleys doing
battle in battle in the foreground, POST TENEBRAS LUX (After the Darkness,
the Light) above, in exergue RESPUBLICA GENEVENSIS Rev:
Geneva as Religion sits with a book, a cherub stands at her side holding a
staff with the Cap of Liberty, surrounded by Putti representing Industry,
Science and Trade, HAEC OTIA FECIT above (By this was brought about Peace and
Tranquility), in exergue EVANG. REFORM. ACCEP. AN. MDXXXV NUN. CUSUS AN. 1749
(Evangelical Reform Accepted in the Year 1535 Surely Not to Be Conceded in
the Year 1749) Condition:
Good very fine or better, dark tone; Diameter: 68mm References:
Eisler II 105/23; Thompson 47/08 Notes:
this medal refers to the prosperity enjoyed by Geneva since the Protestant
Reformation and asserts that constitutional and religious reforms should
remain unchanged. Price
£250 |
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