Posted 08/03/2015 06:30 am
Edited commemorative bronze medal in 1979.
The unit, finished in high relief, built by the famous Spanish sculptor and medalist Julio Lopez Hernandez, National Arts Award and member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
The piece of excellent workmanship, weighs 251 grams and measures 8.1 cm in diameter
On the obverse a pastor with cachaca lying next to a tree and looking at the sky where the Sun is observed, the moon, lightning, clouds and stars. In the center you can see the signature of the author and the contour the name of the bank.
For its part, the back is adorned at the top with one foot on a wheel with wings holding onto the sky, alluding reason the god Mercury pattern of trade, while under a capital, coins, ropes and a sign appears with the dates of the anniversary (1929-1979). The scene is completed in the cord with the inscription of the word alluding to the event.
It is in excellent condition for his age, with minimal signs of wear and time.
It is aimed at collectors and fans of commemorative medals signed by renowned artists.
80 Euro's current rate $87.70 but as always asking and selling price can be widely different.
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The unit, finished in high relief, built by the famous Spanish sculptor and medalist Julio Lopez Hernandez, National Arts Award and member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
The piece of excellent workmanship, weighs 251 grams and measures 8.1 cm in diameter
On the obverse a pastor with cachaca lying next to a tree and looking at the sky where the Sun is observed, the moon, lightning, clouds and stars. In the center you can see the signature of the author and the contour the name of the bank.
For its part, the back is adorned at the top with one foot on a wheel with wings holding onto the sky, alluding reason the god Mercury pattern of trade, while under a capital, coins, ropes and a sign appears with the dates of the anniversary (1929-1979). The scene is completed in the cord with the inscription of the word alluding to the event.
It is in excellent condition for his age, with minimal signs of wear and time.
It is aimed at collectors and fans of commemorative medals signed by renowned artists.
80 Euro's current rate $87.70 but as always asking and selling price can be widely different.
Gotta love google translate!
Edited by Circus
08/03/2015 06:36 am
08/03/2015 06:36 am
