ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VIII. 1689-1691. Æ Medal (39mm, 28.42 g, 11h). By G.J. Ortolani. Dated RY I (AD 1689/90), though possibly a 19th century restrike. EF.Electronic Auction 570 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VIII. 1689-1691. Æ Medal (39mm, 28.42 g, 11h). By G.J. Ortolani. Dated RY I (AD 1689/90), though possibly a 19th century restrike. ALEXAN · VIII · PONT · MAX · AN · I, bust right, wearing zucchetto, mozzetta, and mantum / VICTRICEM MANVM TVAM LAVDEMV, Virgin holding infant Christ in clouds above waves; to either side, bound captives seated on piles of arms before trophies. Lincoln 1508. Dark brown surfaces. EF. |