FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. Æ Medal (93mm, 363.5 g, 6h). By Benvenuto Cellini. Oversized modern reproduction of a 1537 original. Good VF.

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Lot: 930. Estimated: $ 100

World Medals, Bronze

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FRANCE, Royal. François I le Pére et Restaurateur des Lettres (the Father and Restorer of Letters). 1515-1547. Æ Medal (93mm, 363.5 g, 6h). By Benvenuto Cellini. Oversized modern reproduction of a 1537 original. · FRANCISCVS · I · FR ANCORVM REX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left; lis-tipped scepter to left / DE VICIT FORTVNAM VIRTVTE , figure on horse rearing right, raising club; fallen enemy below; rudder and globe to left; · BENVENV · F · in exergue. Edge: (cornucopia) BRONZE No 108/200. Cf. Attwood 768-9 (for original). Brown surfaces. Good VF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection, purchased December 2020.


Closing Date and Time: 15 May 2024 at 15:09:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.