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

BELGIUM, Signes du Zodiaque [Signs of the Zodiac], 1997, a uniface light bronze medal with central enamelling by P. Huybrechts, signs radiating from central roundel of sun and planets, 90mm, 306.73g (cf. Höhn 53, 1435). Virtually as struck, rare; in original green fitted holder £60-£80

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

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Baldwin Auction, 7 November 2015, lot 593

It is believed only 20 uniface specimens were struck, but the medal is sometimes found paired with enlargements of certain signs (cf. Höhn 70, 503).