ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. AV Medal (41mm, 38.24 g, 12h). By Gaspare Mola. Dated RY 20 (AD 1643).Triton XXIV Merani Collection – World Medals, Gold Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Urban VIII. 1623-1644. AV Medal (41mm, 38.24 g, 12h). By Gaspare Mola. Dated RY 20 (AD 1643). VRBANVS • VIII • PONT • MAX • A • XX •, bust right, wearing mantum / PROPVGNACVLIS ADDITIS VRBI (With bastions added to the city), panoramic view of the Vatican fortifications incorporated into the Aurelian Wall, seen from the Villa Doria Pamphili grounds; all within wreathed border. Mazio var. (gate to left); Lincoln 1065 (for type in bronze). Light field marks, evidence of having been placed in a bezel. Superb EF. |