ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (30mm, 11.87 g, 12h). The Massacre of the Huguenots. By Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated RY 1 (AD 1572), though a 18th century restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 564 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (30mm, 11.87 g, 12h). The Massacre of the Huguenots. By Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated RY 1 (AD 1572), though a 18th century restrike. GREGORIVS · XIII · PONT · MAX · AN · I, bust left, wearing zucchetto and mantum / VGONOTTORVM · STRAGES · 1572, angel advancing right, holding sword and cross; fallen and fleeing Huguenots to right. CNORP 683. Brown surfaces. EF. |