Historical Medals

GERMANY, Guy de Lusignan, a cast bronze medal, possibly 16th century, unsigned [by P. Vischer?], godefrid9 de lv3inem, helmeted head right, rev. animal’s head left, 36mm (cf. Hall III, 2467). About extremely fine, rare £100-£120

Guy de Lusignan, King of Jerusalem 1186-92, and King of Cyprus 1192-4. The animal depicted on the reverse has unusual features and may be a mythical or fantastic creature.