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German States: Brandenburg. Friedrich II silver "Prussian Science Academy" Medal 1751-Dated MS63 NGC,...
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Brandenburg. Friedrich II silver "Prussian Science Academy" Medal 1751-Dated MS63 NGC, BDM-II pg. 244. 30mm. By N. Georgi. Milled edge. Struck to celebrate the Prussian Science Academy. FEDERICUS REX ACADEMIAE PROTECTOR MDCCLI Laureate bust of Friedrich II facing right // COGNATA AD SIDERA TENDIT Eagle flying above a landscape towards three stars, the academy's motto taken from Ovid and translates from Latin to "it [the eagle] aims for its related stars". Exceedingly reflective and flashy and seemingly deserving of a Prooflike designation. A firm strike yields a nearly full expression of the devices throughout that is fully appreciated when viewed in-hand.Ex. LII Collection of Historical Coins and Medals (Heritage Auction 61359, January 2024, Lot 24031); Demarete Collection (Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Auction 182, January 2014, Lot 625)
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Auction Info
2025 June 22 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction #61517 (go to Auction Home page)
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June, 2025
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