ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IV. 1559-1565. Æ Medal (42mm, 33.95 g, 12h). Construction of the Collegio dei Giureconsulti of Milan. By Giovanni Antonio de Rossi. Later cast after a 1562 original.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IV. 1559-1565. Æ Medal (42mm, 33.95 g, 12h). Construction of the Collegio dei Giureconsulti of Milan. By Giovanni Antonio de Rossi. Later cast after a 1562 original. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Wisdom seated left, holding long staff, gesturing to three figures kneeling right; façade of the Collegio in background. Modesti 545. Brown surfaces, a few casting pits. Good VF. |