ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (33mm, 16.92 g, 12h). Holy Year. By Lorenzo Fragni. Dated 1575, though an early 19th century restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 566 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. Æ Medal (33mm, 16.92 g, 12h). Holy Year. By Lorenzo Fragni. Dated 1575, though an early 19th century restrike. · GREGORIVS · XIII · PONT · MAX · ANNO · IVBILEI, bust right, wearing tonsure and mantum / + GREG · XIII · P · M · APERVIT · ET · CLAVSIT · A · IVBILEI, closed Holy Door. CNORP 729. Dark brown surfaces, diagnostic die breaks and rust. EF. |