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Medal on the goodness of God

Features

Location Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Emperor Joseph I (1705-1711)
Type Religious medals
Years 1670-1693
Currency Thaler (1675-1872)
Composition Gold
Weight 10.46 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued Never issued
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
477360
References Gaed# 134
Otto Christian Gaedechens. Hamburgische Münzen und Medaillen. Johann August Meissner, Hamburg, Germany (2 volumes).

Obverse

Altar situated on dirt with flowers, with bible sitting on the altar and sacred heart at the top of the altar, sunrays above the altar and shovel and a scythe on the each side of the altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Ora et Labora

Translation: Pray and work

Engraver: Johann Höhn der Jüngere

Reverse

Hand from a cloud holding a basked full of plants and produce, with table with food below, grape stalks to the right and wheat stalks on the left

Script: Latin

Lettering: Deus aderit sine mora

Translation: God will aid you without delay

Engraver: Johann Höhn der Jüngere

Mint

Hamburg Mint (Hamburgische Münze), Germany (801-date)

Comments

Struck roughly in the weight of 3 ducats.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1670-1693)  Photo struck in the later part of the 17th century

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Medal on the goodness of GodPicture 1 of a sold Medal on the goodness of God
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31832
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 10 500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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