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Auction: 23126 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 30: English and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 9512

(x) Netherlands, Sacrifice of the Heart, AR Medal, 1779, by I. M. Lageman, PRO PRAESTITIS DEO SOLVAMOS GRATIAS on banner, female figure kneels before altar, holding burning heart in hand, MAJORA PRECANTIS BENEFICIA in two lines in exergue, rev. phoenix, below eight line inscription, IAN HK BRONS EN NEELTIE VAN DREOT on banner below, with date 4 3 1797, 39mm, 17.79g (cf. Florrer, 1797, p. 269), some hairlines to the obverse, otherwise with a pleasing tone and light lustre, about extremely fine

The reverse inscription translates as, A heart that is grateful must burn to sacrifice to God, the prosperity and wealth in your hands, showing you that by doing your way you are grateful to the source of all blessings for this eternal favour and salvation

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