ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius III. 1503. AR Medal (45mm, 47.87 g, 12h). By G. Paladino. Dated 1503 (in Roman numerals, though an original strike from circa 1664). In NGC encapsulation 6268028-003, graded AU 55.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1235. Estimated: $ 2 000

World Medals, Silver

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Pius III. 1503. AR Medal (45mm, 47.87 g, 12h). By G. Paladino. Dated 1503 (in Roman numerals, though an original strike from circa 1664). * M D III PIVS * III * PONT * MAX *, bust left, wearing mantum / SVB · VMBRA · ALARVM · TVARVM ·, Pius enthroned left, raising hand in benediction; throne flanked by two cardinals; before, Cesare Borgia kneeling right, hat and banner at feet. CNORP 182; Mazio 31; Lincoln 420 (bronze). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6268028-003, graded AU 55. Very rare original strike.

Ex Peter Corcoran Collection; RAJ Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 106, 13 September 2017), lot 1046; World-Wide Coins of California (James F. Elmen) XXIV (18 November 1993), lot 262.


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