ITALY, Firenze. Lorenzo de’ Medici, statestman and banker. 1449-1492. Æ Medal (30mm, 25.74 g, 12h). Later cast after Bertoldo di Giovanni(?). Circa 1478 original.Electronic Auction 506 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Firenze. Lorenzo de’ Medici, statestman and banker. 1449-1492. Æ Medal (30mm, 25.74 g, 12h). Later cast after Bertoldo di Giovanni(?). Circa 1478 original. LAVRENTIVS MEDICES, head right / OB CIVES SERVATOS, soldier standing facing, holding spear and parazonium; captives around; in exergue, AGITIS IN FA/TVM. Pollard 288. Brown surfaces. Near VF. In a style reminiscent of ancient Roman coinage. |