Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Coin Description: AR 1801 GERMANY D.F.LOOS PEACE OF LUNEVILLE
Grade: NGC MEDAL MS 63
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
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Medal, 1801, AR, PEACE OF LUNEVILLE, Germany, NGC MS63, Cert# 2007900-004. Obv. Goddess of Peace Stands atop a Globe, Legend: hell dem frieden er schenkt segen der erde (bright blessings which he bestows peace of earth); Rv. UND MILDE WEISHEIT ..., Minerva faces up to Mars, 36.3mm. (Br.113; Julius 914; Pax 693; Marienb. 10025; Mont 2324; Sommer A 79), Minerva Repulsing Bellona (Goddess of War). Bellona standing full length facing half right, she holds a sword in her right hand, and burning pyre in left hand, in conflict with Minerva's shield; Dated February 9, 1801. d'Essling - 884. Paix de Lunéville. (Loos.) Legend: HEIL DEM FRIEDEN ER SCHENKET SEGEN DER ERDE. La Paix deb. sur une partie du globe. RZERSTÖRENDEN KRIEG. Minerve deb. et Mars. (Appel 2004. - TN. 82.7 - M. 49 - B. 113). Very Scarce Medal. Purchased at the Chicago ANA World Fair of Money, August, 2013. Ruler: Friedrich Wilhelm III (1797-1840), silver medal by J. V. Döll and D. F. Loos. (Br.113; Julius 914; Pax 693; Marienb. 10025; Mont 2324; Sommer A 79). Provenance: Uncertain, but most likely ex David Herman Collection, UBS Auction 58, 27-30 January, 2004, lot 1859.

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