ITALY, Genova. Andrea Doria, admiral and statesman, with Leone Leoni, artist. 1466-1560. Æ Medal (41mm, 39.35 g, 6h). The Release of Leoni from Papal Imprisonment. By L. Leone. Later cast after a circa 1541 original.Electronic Auction 513 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Genova. Andrea Doria, admiral and statesman, with Leone Leoni, artist. 1466-1560. Æ Medal (41mm, 39.35 g, 6h). The Release of Leoni from Papal Imprisonment. By L. Leone. Later cast after a circa 1541 original. ANDREAS DORIA P P, draped and curiassed bust of Andrea Doria right; trident over shoulder / Bust of Leone Leoni right, with lock by neck, shackles and chains around. Pollard 489. Brown surfaces, pierced. VF. An interesting numismatic self portrait. |