ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Sixtus V. 1585-1590. Æ Medal (29mm, 12.22 g, 12h). By Lorenzo Fragni and Alessandro Cesati. Dated RY 1 (AD 1585), though an 18th century restrike. Choice EF.

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Lot: 897.
Closing Date: Jun 19 2024 10:00 ET

World Medals, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Sixtus V. 1585-1590. Æ Medal (29mm, 12.22 g, 12h). By Lorenzo Fragni and Alessandro Cesati. Dated RY 1 (AD 1585), though an 18th century restrike. SIXTVS · V · PONTIFEX · MAX ·, bust left, wearing tonsure and mantum; below, · ANN · I (floral spray) / Christ driving the money changers from the temple; in exergue. DOMVS · MEA · DOM/VS · ORATIONIS/ · VOC ·. CNORP 826. Brown surfaces. Choice EF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 14:58:40 ET.

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