 1859 Alexander von Humboldt Career Medal. White metal, gilt. 74.9 mm. By A. Bovy. Uncirculated. Good color with most of the gilding still intact. Some flecks noted. The obverse shows v. Humboldt's bust facing left with vital and some career dates inscribed around. The reverse is a lengthy inscription of his career and achievements in German. Housed in its blue and gilt case, white plush lined, Hebrew inscription and mogen David on top of lid.
Ex Wayte Raymond Estate.
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