ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (44mm, 54.30 g, 12h). Holy Year. After Giangiacomo Bonzagni. 1827-1832 restrike of a 1550 original. EF.Electronic Auction 566 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius III. 1550-1555. Æ Medal (44mm, 54.30 g, 12h). Holy Year. After Giangiacomo Bonzagni. 1827-1832 restrike of a 1550 original. IVLIVS · III · PONT · MAX · AN · IVILEI ·, bust right, wearing tonsure and mantum / IOBI LAEO, façade of St. Peter’s Basilica; in exergue, PETRO · APOST ·/ PRINC · C ·. CNORP 407. Dark brown surfaces, diagnostic die breaks and rust. EF. |