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SILESIA
1276 Founding of the Mary Magdalene Library in Wroclaw/Breslau, 1644. Silver Medal, 41mm. 23.78g. By
Hans Rieger the Elder. Interior view of the Library. Rev. Eleven-line legend. Pearly-gray, attractive. About
Uncirculated.
$750
1277 Friedrich II, the Great, of Prussia (1740-1786). Wroclaw/Breslau School Prize Silver Medal, Taler-type,
nd, 40mm. 23.61g. Armored, peruked bust of Friedrich right. Rev. Helmeted and crowned ornate Arms
(F.u.S. 3528). Rich deep gray toning. About Uncirculated.
$750
Comes with old Landesmünzkabinett Sachsen-Anhalt sales envelope.
LIVONIA
1278 Opening of the Gymnasium in Mitau, 1775. Silver Medal, 42mm. 28.64g. By Nicolas Georgi. Cuirassed,
draped and peruked bust of the Duke of Courland, Peter Biron, who financed the Gymnasium, right
wearing Order. Rev. Front view of the Gymnasium; INGENIIS APERTITVR ITER. (Hcz 3407 - R3).
Obverse hairlines. Extremely Fine.
$350
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