Stanislaw August Poniatowski, Medal - Adoption of the May 3 Constitution 1791 - beautiful and rare
Medal minted to commemorate the adoption of the May 3 Constitution in 1791, in Amsterdam, designed by Johann Goerg Holtzhey (signature I. G. HOLTZHEY FEC. - on the reverse).
On the globe the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania and the Ciołek coat of arms (the coat of arms of the Poniatowskis).By the globe the Genius with the cap of liberty with olive branches. On the ground the yoke and the fetters. At the top the eye of Providence. In the rim: TERRORE LIBERA In section: EX PERHONORIFICO COMITIORUM / DECRETO D III MAY / MDCCXCI
State of preservation: 2+/1-
A perfectly struck and beautifully preserved piece. Deep, artistic relief. Impressive detail. Excellent presentation. A rare and difficult to obtain item on the collector's market. A beautiful piece for the finest collections.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 24.71 g
Diameter: 45 mm
Literature: Raczynski 541, Hutten-Czapski 3326
