Eight copies of “Shekel” coins issued by the city of Gorlitz in the 16th century. Copper and brass. Germany, 1844-1853. Average diameter of 35 cm. The original coins were issued at the beginning of the 16th century by a priest from Gorlitz, Germany who visited Jerusalem and memorialized his trip to the Holy Land with ‘shekel’ coins. The Gorlitz municipality issued copies of this coin as a souvenir. Varying conditions.
24 silver state coins, with a 32 mm. diameter:
5 ‘ten Euro’ coins from 2002, in honor of the Documenta exhibition in Kassel; 6 ‘ten mark’ coins from 1997. In honor of Phillip Melchanthon, German theologian (1497-1560); 5 ‘ten mark’ coins of the Kopling catholic association for 1996 – 150 years since its establishment; 10 marks in memory of philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), in 1988 – the 200th anniversary of his birth year; 10 mark coin commemorating the Munich Olympics of 1972; 2 ‘ten mark’ coins from 1996, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Kopling association; 2 ‘ten mark’ coins in honor of the Olympics and the Olympic games in Munich in 1972. 15 gram average weight per coin, altogether 360 grams. Very fine condition.
24 state silver coins with a 32 mm diameter. Nine ’10 mark’ coins from 1998 in memory of the “Peace of Westphalia”, the accords signed in 1648. Four ’10 mark’ coins from 1998 in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Frankesche Stiftungen social center in Halle, Germany. Three ’10 mark’ coins in honor of theologian Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560). One ’10 mark’ coin from 1996, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the catholic Kolping Society. One ’10 mark’ coin from 1993 in memory of Dr. Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch (1843-1910). One ’10 mark’ coin from 1992 with a ‘pour le marite’ order of merit awarded for excellence in science or art. One ’10 mark’ coin from 1992 in honor of artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945). Two ’10 euro’ coins from 2004 in honor of German poet Mörike, Eduard (1804-1875). Two ’10 mark’ coins from 1997 in honor of theologian Phillip Melchanthon (1497-1560). 15 grams on average for each coin, altogether 360 grams. Very fine condition.
23 state issued silver coins with a 32 mm. diameter. Five ’10 euro’ coins from 2002 in honor of the Berlin museums. One ‘ten mark’ coin from 1998 commemorating the “Peace of Westphalia”, the accords signed in 1648. One ‘ten mark’ coin from 1998 in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the German mark. One ‘ten mark’ coin from 1987, marking the 750th anniversary since the founding of Berlin. Seven ‘ten euro’ coins from 2004 in honor of German poet Mörike, Eduard (1804-1875). One ‘ten mark’ coin from 1987 commemorating the 30th anniversary of the European Community. Three ‘ten mark’ coins marking the 300th anniversary of the Frankesche Stiftungen social center in Halle, Germany. One ‘ten mark’ coin from 1997 in honor of theologian Phillip Melchanthon (1497-1560. Three ‘ten euro’ coins from 2004 from the National Park in Wattenmeer [Wadden Sea] on the shores of the North Sea. 15 gram average weight for each coin, 340 grams altogether. Very fine condition.
Anti-Semitic silver medal issued in Germany in 1624. 36 mm. diameter. The obverse features a relief of the ‘wandering Jew’ carrying a sack of flour on his shoulder with a demon making a hole in it. German text. The reverse features a wheel with German text. Light dents. VF.
Silver medal in honor of the peace accords. Germany, 1651. 23 mm. diameter. 1.6 grams.
Obverse: emblem with the number 24 and the text Wilhelm Duke of Saxony. Reverse: commemorates the Peace of Westphalia of 1651 that brought the 30 Year War to a close. Original, nice patina. Rim slightly blemished. VF.
Protestant silver medal honoring Martin Luther. Germany, 1630.
32 mm. diameter; 10 grams. Image of Martin Luther reading the Bible and the text ‘lights up for eternity’. The reverse features a relief of a swan and praise for Lutheran theology. Missing its hanging ring. Original, uniform patina. Almost VF.
Silver medal in honor of Martin Luther, famed German philosopher. Germany, 18th century. 44 mm. diameter, 22 grams. The face of the medal features a relief of two religious people reading the Bible with G-d’s name and German text “G-d’s words are eternal”. The reverse features a memorial to Martin Luther (1483-1546), instigator of the Protestant Reformation. Original, nice patina. Requires cleaning. Almost XF.
3 medals of tribute for women. Silver. By German artists, 18th century. 37-38 mm. diameter. 44 grams. The medals feature the relief images of four women: Ruth, Rachel and two women from Christian mythology. Words of tribute in German praising womanly characteristics. The medals feature the same text and pictures of the same women – though the picture itself is different. VF.
Silver medal in honor of a marriage. Germany, 17-18th century. 46 mm. diameter. 22 grams. The face of the coin features a relief of a bride and groom topped by the Tetragrammaton. Surrounded by good wishes in Latin. The reverse features a nice relief of a pair of doves with leaves, fruits and flowers and German text. Casting marks. VF+.
Gold-plated silver medal issued in honor of the signing of peace accords in Germany. Nurnberg, 1650. The front features a city and river, with hands in a handshake in the sky. Topped by the Tetragrammaton and Latin text ‘Germany, harmony returns to rest on the world’ and Nurnberg. The reverse features a hand holding three hearts, palm trees, a crown and the Latin text “Corda moarcharum que tria pace ligat”, 1650. The coin commemorates the “Peace of Westphalia”, the accords that were signed in 1648 that brought the blood thirty-year war to an end. Missing the hanging ring. Lightly dent. XF.
Silver medal in honor of Frider II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, Germany 1717. 40 mm. diameter. 31 grams. The obverse features the bust and title of the duke; the reverse features an altar with the Tetragrammaton topped by a burning candle. Latin text, “Laetitia fundata”. The date 1717 in roman numerals. Scratched and rubbed. VF.
Silver medal. Hamburg, Germany 1655. 49 mm. diameter. 34 grams. The obverse features four emblems of cities and principalities in 17th century Germany and Latin text. The reverse features a nice relief of a port city with buildings and ships, topped by the Tetragrammaton and Latin text ‘under Your shade’ with Hamburg at the bottom.
Original, nice patina. Almost XF.
Silver medal. Germany, 18th century? 25 mm. diameter. 9 grams. Obverse: Decalogue. Reverse: Two flowerpots. Tetragrammaton – punctuated. Text in Gothic German. Hanging ring. XF.
Silver metal with ethical content. Germany, 1617. 28 mm. diameter. 7 grams. King Solomon with his mother and the text ‘I am also like Solomon’s mother’. Reverse: two pairs of hands, the Tetragrammaton and the text ‘there is nothing stronger than a mother’s prayers’. Latin. Nice, uniform patina. VF+.
Silver medal. Germany, 1632. 40 mm. diameter. 14 grams. Obverse: globe, three pairs of hands holding a sword, hoe and praying to heaven. Latin text ‘the world stands on Torah, prayer and work’. Reverse: Tetragrammaton and text in Gothic German. Nice, original patina. VF+.
Christian, silver medal. Germany, 1679. 52 mm. diameter; 29 grams. Relief depicting baptism of Christian tradition. With lengthy text from the Christian canon, written in German with Gothic letters Tetragrammaton. Unique, original patina. XF.
Silver medal. Germany, 1620. 26 mm. diameter; 3.5 grams. Obverse: lion and crown and the date 1620 with the text ‘Wilhelm’ and a line in Latin. Reverse: Latin text, ‘G-d raises the low’ with the Tetragrammaton. This is possibly the coronation medal of Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Weimar from1620. Original patina. VF.
2 tokens. Silver? Saxony, Germany 1652-53. 17-18 mm. diameter. Saxonic emblems and the dates 1652 and 1653. The reverse features the Tetragrammaton and four lines of Latin text. Apparently used for commercial purposes. VF.
Silver coin with ethical content. Germany, 1617. 37 mm. diameter. 14 grams. Relief of King Solomon and his mother [?] and Latin text ‘honor your mother and father all the days of your life’. 2 pairs of hand on the reverse and the text ‘ditant vota maternal’. Tetragrammaton.
Small repair (tin?). VF.
Silver medal with ethical content. Germany, 1617. 37 mm. diameter. 14 grams. Relief of King Solomon and his mother with the text ‘I am also like Solomon’s mother’. The reverse features two pairs of hands, the Tetragrammaton and the text ‘there is nothing stronger than the prayers of a mother’. Latin. Nice, uniform patina. VF+.
Metal medal, apparently copper. Central Europe, 1577. 31 mm. diameter. On both sides: a person sitting under the sky with the Tetragrammaton and a hand descending from above. With Latin text on both sides. Original patina. XF.
Medal, apparently copper from Central Europe, 1576. 30 mm. diameter. Obverse: person praying with a hand descending from on high. The Tetragrammaton and the date 1576. Latin text “dominum oia cooperantur in bonum timenti’. Reverse: knight on horse with additional text. XF.
Religious silver medal from Germany or Austria, 18th century. 43 mm. diameter, 29 grams. The obverse features two angels hovering before the Almighty, topped by the Tetragrammaton, and surrounded by Latin text, “initio veris coelo demittitur alto en aurato cum vellere iason adest” (text relating to Jason from Greek mythology). The reverse features a relief of the Taurus zodiacal sign and German text. Original, nice, uniform patina. XF.
