445, Lot: 635. Estimate $100. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Amalfi. Flavio Gioja, mariner. Circa 1300. Æ Medal (41mm, 52.49 g, 12h). By Vincenzo Catenacci and Achille Arnaud. L. Taglioni, publisher. Struck mid-19th century. FLAVIVS GIOJA DVXIDIS NAVTICAE AVCTOR MIRABILIS, draped bust left / AD AMALPHIM NAT A C CIC CCC SECVLO XIV EXCELLVIT, early compass. EF. In original book-shaped box.