ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. WM Medal (35mm, 14.92 g, 12h). St. Batholemew’s Day Massacre of the Huguenots. After G. F. Bonzagni. Dually dated RY 1 and 1572 (though a 19th century restrike).Electronic Auction 488 World Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Gregory XIII. 1572-1585. WM Medal (35mm, 14.92 g, 12h). St. Batholemew’s Day Massacre of the Huguenots. After G. F. Bonzagni. Dually dated RY 1 and 1572 (though a 19th century restrike). GREGORIVS · XIII · PONT · MAX · AN · I, bust left, wearing camauro and mozzetta / VGONOTTORVM · STRAGES ·, Victory advancing right, defeating the Huguenots. Cf. Mazio 110. Lightly toned with underlying luster, scratches. EF. |