Lot # 33: 1972-1976 Franklin Mint The Genius of Rembrandt 2.08 Troy Ounce Sterling Silver Proof Medal Set (50) with Display Cabinet - 104 Ounces Sterling Total

Numismatists and art aficionados will vie for this fabulous 1972-1976 Franklin Mint The Genius of Rembrandt sterling silver proof medal set (50). Each of these pristine medals weighs in at 2.08 ounces, with a 92.5% silver composition. That is an actual silver weight total of 96.2 ounces for the set. These 2” diameter rounds replicate the art works of renowned Dutch Master Rembrandt. However, if these lustrous medals were blank, the set’s value would be considerable for the silver content alone. The detail is astonishing, and the proof-strike surfaces remain factory fresh, more than 50 years after issue. Among the great works represented in this collection are some of Rembrandt’s most famous creations, including “The Night Watch,” “The Anatomy Lesson of Doctor Tulp,” “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” “Bathsheba with King David’s Letter,” and a couple of his many self-portraits. This deluxe silver medal set is housed in a 17-1/2” x 11-1/2” x 9-1/2” cabinet with five sliding trays. Four trays hold the medals and the fifth holds an album featuring photographs of the medals, alongside historical passages. The brass-handled wood cabinet shows light wear and remains serviceable. Enjoy this collection of fine art in precious metal form for years to come. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.