Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Turkey, Venetian Success Against the Turks in Morea, 1686, a silver medal by G. Hautsch and L.G. Lauffer, Victory seated left holding shield, cherubs with shields around, rev. panoramic view of Venice, Piazza San Marco in centre, edge imperivm, etc, 42mm (Julius 321; MH 83; Serenissima II, 98; cf. Künker Auktion 116, 4175 [silver], cf. Baldwin Auction 49, 1452 [copper]). Minor rim knock on reverse at 10 o’clock, otherwise very fine and very rare (£700-900)