Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals

Silver Medal – Albert III, Duke of Bavaria / Expulsion of Bavarian Jews – Germany, 18th Century

Opening: $250
Unsold
Silver medal commemorating Albert III, Duke of Bavaria (1401-1460). Maker: Franz Andreas Schega. [Germany, ca.1766-1770]. Obverse: Duke Albert III's portrait surrounded by an inscription: "ALBERTUS III. BOIOR.DUX". Reverse: Latin inscription referring to the Duke's achievements, among them the expulsion of Jews.
This is the ninth medal of a series of 17 medals made by Franz Andreas Schega featuring portraits of Bavarian leaders.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals
Numismatics – Coins, Banknotes, Medals