{"product_id":"58197-bohemia-death-of-marcus-curtius-1535-362-bc-24mm-silver-medal-by-conc","title":"BOHEMIA, Death of Marcus Curtius ~ 1535 (362 BC) ~ 24mm Silver Medal by Concz Welcz (4.07g) ~ Draped bust of Curtius left ~ Curtius on horseback left, about to leap into chasm in the Roman Forum. ~ Katz-216 ~ Gd VF, toned","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"details-description\"\u003eChased, two scratches on forehead. Cast. Rare.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrom the RBW Collection. Ex Lanz 33 (30 April 1985), lot 239; Schweizerischer Bankverein 35 (13 September 1994), lot 1205.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAccording to myth, an earthquake of 362 BC left a large pit in the Roman Forum. Hoping to appease the gods in light of this disaster, the Romans consulted an oracle and were informed that they needed to sacrifice Rome’s greatest treasure. The soldier Marcus Curtius, realizing that courage was the Roman people’s greatest virtue, rode his horse into the opening, which thereafter closed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eConcz Welcz, a 16th-century medalist, is known for her intricate silver medallions, often depicting classical figures. Welcz's work, characterized by meticulous detail and delicate rendering, showcases her mastery of the medium. Her short career, spanning only six years, left a lasting impression on the history of Renaissance medal-making.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenblum Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42135107633217,"sku":"58197","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/9859\/4113\/files\/58197-1.jpg?v=1745172984","url":"https:\/\/rosenblumcoins.com\/products\/58197-bohemia-death-of-marcus-curtius-1535-362-bc-24mm-silver-medal-by-conc","provider":"Rosenblum Coins \u0026 Curios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}