ANCIENT THEMES. Priam, King of Troy. Æ Medal (39mm, 38.77 g, 12h). By Alessandro Cesati, “il Grechetto” (fl. 1538-1564). Later cast. Good VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 330. Estimated: $ 500

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

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ANCIENT THEMES. Priam, King of Troy. Æ Medal (39mm, 38.77 g, 12h). By Alessandro Cesati, “il Grechetto” (fl. 1538-1564). Later cast. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ · ΠΡΙΑΜΟΣ ·, diademed and draped bust of Priam right, wearing long beard / TROIA, view of the walled city Troy, showing numerous temples and buildings; the citadel in upper center with wall inscribed ΙΛΙΟΝ; shore with Greek soldiers and galleys in water. Attwood 941. Brown patina. Good VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 449 (31 July 2019), lot 726.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:49:40 ET.



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