GERMANY, Charon, 1983, a uniface cast bronze plaque by S. Schütz, naked male figure of Charon standing facing in his boat, rowing it to the underworld, sun in upper field, 79 x 65mm, 82.00g (cf. Möller 63, 2902). Very fine, green patina £30-£40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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bt Simmons, July 2011

In Greek mythology, Charon is the ferryman of Hades, who carries the souls of those who have been given funeral rites across the rivers Acheron and Styx, which separate the worlds of the living and the dead.