ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. Æ Medal (42mm, 28.13 g, 12h). After a work by Alessandro Cesati “il Grechetto”. Dated RY 16 (AD 1549), though an 18th(?) century restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 566 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Paul III. 1534-1549. Æ Medal (42mm, 28.13 g, 12h). After a work by Alessandro Cesati “il Grechetto”. Dated RY 16 (AD 1549), though an 18th(?) century restrike. (star) · PAVLVS · III · PONT · MAX · AN · XVI ·, bust right, wearing tonsure and mantum / View of Rome; in exergue, ALMA · ROMA. CNORP 349. Brown surfaces, late die state. EF. |