Lot 1429
Obwalden. Nikolaus Von Der Flue, Silver Medal, 1732. Date in chronogram. Draped bust right, leg: B. NICOLAVS. VON. FLVE. NAT. 1417. OB. 1488. Reverse; Eight lines within wreath, leg: EXPOSITVS/A/ IOANNE BAPTISTA/ DE BARNIS/ ARCHI=EP : EDESS:/ NVNTIO APOSTOL./AD/ HELVETIOS, within wreath, 37g, 44 mm, 19th century restrike, after a 1732 bronze original by J.C. Hedlinger (SM 984). Toned. In NGC holder graded AU 58. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Also called Nicholas of Fluë and Brother Klaus, he is the patron saint of Switzerland and is honored by both Catholics and Protestants.
NGC Certification Number 6268034-001; Ex UBS 85, 9/2009, lot 2854, Peter Corcoran Collection.
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