Allemagne, cité libre de Nuremberg. Hieronymus... Lot n° 40

Medal in cast bronze 1553, by Joachim Deschler > Av / HIERONYMVS PAVMGARTNER ANNO AETATIS 56 / 1553, bust of Hieronymus Paumgartner in front. Rev / IN VMBRA ALARVM TVARVM SPERABO DONEC TRANSEAT INIQVITAS, family coat of arms. Cast slightly later than the original. Beautiful chocolate patina for this impressive medal. Diameter : 66,18 mm Weight 75,33 g Provenance: > Collection Étienne Victor Quenescourt (1837-1914) By descent Bibliography: Habich 1611 Consultant: Maxime Mégret-Merger Hieronymus Paumgartner came from one of the most influential families in Nuremberg and held many civic and religious positions. Contemporary and close to Martin Luther, he played a decisive role in the introduction of the Reformation in Nuremberg and its surroundings.