ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VII. 1523-1534. Cast AR Medal (38mm, 18.31 g, 12h). The Treaty of Cambrai. By Benvenuto Cellini. Dated 1534 and RY 11, though a later cast. VF.Electronic Auction 564 World Medals, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VII. 1523-1534. Cast AR Medal (38mm, 18.31 g, 12h). The Treaty of Cambrai. By Benvenuto Cellini. Dated 1534 and RY 11, though a later cast. CLEMENS · VII · PONT · MAX · AN · XI · MDXXXIIII, bust left, wearing zucchetto and mantum / CLAVDVNTVR BELLI PORTAE, Pax, holding torch and cornucopia, standing right, alighting pile of arms surmounted by personification of war’s fury, chained to the Temple of Janus. Cf. CNORP 276 (struck example). Toned, minor marks. VF. |