ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Querini, poet and soldier. †1563. Æ Medal (35mm, 24.62 g, 12h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Good VF.Electronic Auction 560 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Querini, poet and soldier. †1563. Æ Medal (35mm, 24.62 g, 12h). By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Draped bust right / PERPETVA SOBOLES, she-wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Johnson & Martini 1192-4; Attwood 284a; Voltina 441. Green and brown patina, lightly chased, edge filed as made. Good VF. |