DENMARK. Bertel Thorvaldsen Silver Medal, 1838. Frederik VI. PCGS SPECIMEN-61.

DENMARK. Bertel Thorvaldsen Silver Medal, 1838. Frederik VI. PCGS SPECIMEN-61. Bergsoe-1096; Forrer-I-428. By C. Christensen. Diameter: 60mm. Obverse: Head of Thorvaldsen facing right, scenes of antiquity around perimeter; Reverse: Female figure seated on dolphin right, handing Eros holding a lyre to allegory of Denmark on left seated on Danish shield; perimeter filled with figures in classical attire. A SCARCE medal commemorating Thorvaldsen, a neoclassical sculptor. Attractive silvery surfaces and brilliant luster are present on obverse and reverse. Estimate: €600 - €900. Provenance: Ex: Coin Galleries (10/2010) Lot # 411. “NOTICE TO EU BUYERS: This lot is temporarily imported into Denmark and, following the auction, must be returned to the United States to close the temporary import. If purchased by an EU buyer, the lot may subsequently be shipped from our California office to Europe; all applicable import VAT, Margin Scheme “brugtmoms”, duties, customs charges, and related fees will be the responsibility of the buyer.” Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

Estimate:£302.22

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