ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. Æ Medal (39mm, 26.34 g, 2h). After a work by Alessandro Cesati “il Grechetto”. Dated RY 16 (AD 1549), though an 18th century restrike. Choice EF.Electronic Auction 564 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. Æ Medal (39mm, 26.34 g, 2h). After a work by Alessandro Cesati “il Grechetto”. Dated RY 16 (AD 1549), though an 18th century restrike. (star) PAVLVS III PONT MAX AN XVI, bust right, wearing tonsure and mantum / ΦEPNH · ZHNOΣ ·, Ganymede standing slightly left, watering flowers from upturned urn supported on shoulder and hand on eagle standing right, head left, with wings spread; EYPAINEI in exergue. CNORP II 311. Brown surfaces. Choice EF. |