ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (45mm, 34.54 g, 1h). Holy Year. By Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated 1575, though an 18th-19th restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 564 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (45mm, 34.54 g, 1h). Holy Year. By Gianfederico Bonzagni. Dated 1575, though an 18th-19th restrike. CONSTITVT · EVM · DO MINVM · DOMVS · SVÆ, closed Holy Door; · ROMA · in exergue / ALEXANDER/ FARNESIVS · CARD/ VICECAN/ EP · TVSVL/ ABIONNE · MORONO · CARD/ EP · OSTIEN APERTAM/ CLAVSIT · AN · IVB/ MDXXV; cherb above, below, tasseled gallero with palm frond and olive branch; all within wreath. CNORP 734. Brown surfaces, diagnostic die break across obverse field, minor die shift. EF. |