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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 962

Denmark. Hans Christian Andersen, Centennial, 1875-1975. Eventyrserien/Fairy Tale Series Set of 8 Medals. Silver (.925), 50mm. By Harald Salomon (Denmark's preeminent 20th Century medallic artist). Issued by Anders Nyborg. Each of the eight medals depicts a different bust of Andersen on the obverse and a different fairy tale on the reverse - The Little Match Girl, Flying Trunk, Thumbelina, Tinder-Box, Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, Willy Winky, Numbskull Jack and The Ugly Duckling. Set Number 587 of 2,000. Approximately 20 ounces of Silver. In original presentation case. Uncirculated, an attractive set. (8)

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