Lot 574 – Netherlands 1740, Switzerland & Germany (Ag) Medallion, 300 Years since the invention of Typography, L.J.Coster

Netherlands 1740, Switzerland & Germany (Ag) Medallion, 300 Years since the invention of Typography, L.J.Coster
Lot 574 – Netherlands 1740, Switzerland & Germany (Ag) Medallion, 300 Years since the invention of Typography, L.J.Coster
Europe » Netherlands
Silver
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
140 – 180 CHF
Auction date
Tue 20 Nov 2018 at 11:30 (UTC)
Description

Another superb silver Typography medallion from a rare private collection dedicated to the subject. Netherlands, Switzerland & Germany 1740 for the 300th Year since L.J.Coster invented Typography (Contentious, as Guttenberg was also cited as inventing the art in the same year) this comes with an original collectors ticket. Bust of L.J.Coster facing left, and on reverse the printing machine for which he claims the invention. (1440-1740) by G.Marshoornhal. 36mm diameter, choice uncirculated with wonderful blue tone. RARE. 

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