ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (32mm, 17.75 g, 12h). After Gianfederico Bonzagni and Bernardi da Castelbolognese. Dated RY 4 (AD 1554/5), though an early 19th century restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 566 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (32mm, 17.75 g, 12h). After Gianfederico Bonzagni and Bernardi da Castelbolognese. Dated RY 4 (AD 1554/5), though an early 19th century restrike. IVLIVS · III · PONT · MAX · ANN · IIII, bust right, wearing tonsure and mantum / S · PETRVS · S · PAVLVS, Sts. Peter and Paul standing left within portico. CNORP 433. Dark brown surfaces. EF. |