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FRANCE, Atalante, 1926 [struck 1932], a uniface bronze Art Déco medal by E. Telcs, naked...
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Telcs, Eduard, aka Ede Telcs (Hungarian, 1872-1948); b. Baja, moved to Austria 1888, back to Hungary 1895, moved to Netherlands 1920, back to Hungary 1922 FRANCE, Atalante, 1926 [struck 1932], a uniface bronze Art Déco medal by E. Telcs, naked female representing Atlanta running left, stooping to pick up a golden apple, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 60mm, 91.65g (Pol-Tyszkiewicz, The Medal 85, p.42; CGMP p.370; cf. iNumis Dec. 2019, 462; cf. Silich II, 837). Two minor spots, otherwise good very fine £90-£120 --- According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite, who felt spurned because Atalanta was a devotee of Artemis and rejected love, gave Hippomenes three golden apples. In an organised race, Atalanta, wearing armour and carrying weapons, quickly passed Hippomenes, but was diverted off the path when he tossed an apple for her to retrieve; each time Atalanta caught up with Hippomenes, he would toss another apple, ultimately winning the race and Atalanta herself
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Telcs, Eduard, aka Ede Telcs (Hungarian, 1872-1948); b. Baja, moved to Austria 1888, back to Hungary 1895, moved to Netherlands 1920, back to Hungary 1922 FRANCE, Atalante, 1926 [struck 1932], a uniface bronze Art Déco medal by E. Telcs, naked female representing Atlanta running left, stooping to pick up a golden apple, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 60mm, 91.65g (Pol-Tyszkiewicz, The Medal 85, p.42; CGMP p.370; cf. iNumis Dec. 2019, 462; cf. Silich II, 837). Two minor spots, otherwise good very fine £90-£120 --- According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite, who felt spurned because Atalanta was a devotee of Artemis and rejected love, gave Hippomenes three golden apples. In an organised race, Atalanta, wearing armour and carrying weapons, quickly passed Hippomenes, but was diverted off the path when he tossed an apple for her to retrieve; each time Atalanta caught up with Hippomenes, he would toss another apple, ultimately winning the race and Atalanta herself
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