CNG 88, Lot: 2008. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Prima Repubblica Romana. 1798-1799. AR Medal – ‘Exagium Scudi’ (43mm, 26.75 g, 6h). By T. Mercandetti. Dated AN VII (1799). Eagle standing facing within wreath and on draped fasces, head left, with wings spread; all set on altar bearing dagger and cap; behind, two flags crossed in saltire / (star) GIORNO CHE VALE DI TANTI ANNI IL PIANTO (star), LIBERTÀ/ROMANA/XXVII/PIOVOSO/AN - VII in five lines; cap above. Rinaldi 175. Superb EF, toned. Rare.