ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VII. 1523-1534. Æ Medal (36mm, 29.64 g, 12h). The Treaty of Cambrai. By Benvenuto Cellini. Dated 1534 and RY 11, though an 18th-19th century restrike. Choice EF.Electronic Auction 564 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VII. 1523-1534. Æ Medal (36mm, 29.64 g, 12h). The Treaty of Cambrai. By Benvenuto Cellini. Dated 1534 and RY 11, though an 18th-19th century restrike. CLEMENS · VII · PONT · MAX · AN · XI · MDXXXIIII, bust left, wearing zucchetto and mantum / CLAVDVNTVR BELLI PORTAE, Pax, holding torch and cornucopia, standing right, alighting pile of arms surmounted by personification of war’s fury, chained to the Temple of Janus. Cf. CNORP 276 (original struck example). Brown surfaces, slight flan flaws on head. Choice EF. |