Switzerland, AE medal, 1739 by Jean Dassier, Tribute from the Republic of Geneva to P. de la Closure
1739
Description
Switzerland, AE medal, 1739 by Jean Dassier, Hommage de la république de Genève à P. de la Closure. Detailed view of the city of Geneva. 68.7 mm. 150.74 grams Commemorating the Restoration of Peace in Geneva. By Jean Dassier. Dated 1739 (in Roman numerals). View of the city and harbor; coat-of-arms with banner inscribed, POST TENE BRAS LUX; RESPUBLICA GENVENSIS in exergue / ILLUSTRI VIRO/ PETRO DE LA CLOSURE/ EQUITI A REGE CHRITIANISSIMO/ APUD NOS ANNIS XLI/ RESIDENTI/ DE REPUBLICA ET PERICLITANTE/ BENE MERITO/ SENATUS GEVENENSIS/ MDCCXXXIX; all within wreath. Forrer I p. 342. Reference : G2630
Description
Switzerland, AE medal, 1739 by Jean Dassier, Hommage de la république de Genève à P. de la Closure.
Detailed view of the city of Geneva.
68.7 mm.
150.74 grams
Commemorating the Restoration of Peace in Geneva. By Jean Dassier. Dated 1739 (in Roman numerals). View of the city and harbor; coat-of-arms with banner inscribed, POST TENE BRAS LUX; RESPUBLICA GENVENSIS in exergue / ILLUSTRI VIRO/ PETRO DE LA CLOSURE/ EQUITI A REGE CHRITIANISSIMO/ APUD NOS ANNIS XLI/ RESIDENTI/ DE REPUBLICA ET PERICLITANTE/ BENE MERITO/ SENATUS GEVENENSIS/ MDCCXXXIX; all within wreath.
Forrer I p. 342.
Reference : G2630
