The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

CZECHOSLOVAKIA, Otevření Univerzity Komenského, Bratislava [Opening of the Comenius University], 1919, a bronze medal by O. Španiel, bust of John Comenius right, rev. shield above Bratislava cityscape, 80mm, 197.19g (cf. Macho & Chlapovič 29, 1733). Extremely fine; in original maroon card box £40-£60

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

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John Amos Comenius (1592-1670) was a philosopher and theologian from Moravia.