ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. Æ Medal (35mm, 18.88 g, 1h). By Gaspare Morone Mola. Dated RY 8 (AD 1631/2) and 1627, though an 18th century restrike. Choice EF.Electronic Auction 566 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. Æ Medal (35mm, 18.88 g, 1h). By Gaspare Morone Mola. Dated RY 8 (AD 1631/2) and 1627, though an 18th century restrike. VRBANVS · VIII · PONT · MAX · AN VIII (over III?), bust right, wearing tonsure and mantum / TE MANE TE VESPERE, Urban kneeling left in prayer before Archangel Gabriel, flying left, head right, holding sword and scales; Papal tiara on floor. Lincoln 1002. Brown surfaces, dramatic diagnostic die break. Choice EF. |