★ A very rare medal commemorating the construction and renovation of Padova's defensive works ★

ITALY. Padova. Francesco I da Carrara, 1335-1388. Medal (Bronze, 27 mm, 7.77 g, 12 h). SЄPTIMVS DVX PADVЄ / F - F Draped helmet to left, surmounted by male head. Rev. FRANCISSChVS D CARARIA Stylized cart, seen from above. Hill 5. Voltolina 2. Very rare. Very fine.

These curious medals were struck to commemorate the construction and renovation of Padova's own defensive works or those of other locations in Carrara's domain, and have been found in earthenware jars encased within these fortifications .