Nomos

Auction 23  –  30 November 2021

Nomos, Auction 23

Ancient and European Coins and Medals, including a specialized collection of ...

Tu, 30.11.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

THE DUTCH REPUBLIC, Friesland. Bolsward. 1684. Medal (Silver, 51 mm, 29.86 g, 12 h), an engraved award medal given by the Bombazine Workers Guild to the Mayor of Bolsward. Bürgermeister.J.Sadelaer.Olderman.vant. Boomesin.werckers Gilt Helmeted arms of Bolsward and Olderman, divided per pale. Rev. Crowned shield bearing the arms of Bolsward within an ornate frame; to left and right, 16 - 84. Extremely rare, if not unique. Extremely fine.

Bombazine was then a luxury fabric made of a mixture of silk and wool; the Bombazine workers guild was, thus, an influential one.

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Price realized 7'500 CHF
Starting price 3'200 CHF
Estimate 4'000 CHF
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