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Germany, Johann Friedrich, Duke of Saxony, 1535, a gilt base metal medal by H. Reinhart the Elder, bust three-quarters right, holding sword, rev. ornate arms, spes mea in deo, etc, 66mm (Habich 1935; BDM V, 77). An original cast, pierced and with suspension loop, good very fine and very rare; contained in an old maroon fitted case (£800-1,000)

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