ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement XIII. 1758-1769. Æ Medal (39mm, 21.27 g, 12h). Purchase of the Furietti Centaurs for the Capitoline Museum. By F. Hamerani. Dated RY 7 (AD 1765/6). Choice EF.Electronic Auction 565 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement XIII. 1758-1769. Æ Medal (39mm, 21.27 g, 12h). Purchase of the Furietti Centaurs for the Capitoline Museum. By F. Hamerani. Dated RY 7 (AD 1765/6). CLEMENS XIII · PONT · M · A · VII, bust right, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Statues of two centaurs (the Furietti centaurs) facing before façade of the Capitoline Museum; above, CVRA · PRINCIPIS · AVCTO · MVSÆO/ CAPITOLINO; in exergue, CELEBERRIMIS · ADRIANÆ/ VILLÆ · ORNAMENTIS. Lincoln 1896-7; Mazio 491. Brown surfaces, die break on cheek. Choice EF. |