Extremely rare medal commemorating Stanisław Szembek, Archbishop of Gniezno and Primate of Poland, struck in the year of his death, 1721.
This medal is of extraordinary rarity, most likely produced exclusively to mark the funeral ceremonies of the hierarch, as suggested by both the year of issue and the character of its execution.
A unique piece of the era, virtually absent from the auction market – a true highlight for advanced collectors of Polish medals.
Obverse: bust of Stanisław Szembek right, wearing a bishop’s mitre.
Legend: STAN IN SLUPOW SZEMBEK ARCHIEP GNES & C 1721
Reverse: coat of arms of the Szembek family on a cartouche, placed beneath a cardinal’s hat (cappello romano), with tasselled mantling.
Silver, diameter 35 mm, weight 13.24 g.
