★ Rare in silver ★
ITALY. Papal Coinage. Benedict XIV, 1740-1758. Medal RY 9 = 1749 (Silver, 39 mm, 26.12 g, 12 h), on the enrichement of Capitoline Museum. By O. Hamerani. BENED•XIV• - PONT•MAX•A•IX Bust of Benedict XIV to right, wearing camauro and mozzetta. Rev. AMPLIORI•BONAR•ARTIVM•INCREMENTO // CAPITOLIO PICTVRIS / DECORATO. The Genius of the Arts advancing left through a museum, holding victoriola and cornucopiae. Patrignani 26. Spink 1829. Rare in silver. Somewhat brushed, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection of Papal medals, ex Solidus E-Auction 33, 15 September 2018, 183 and Ranieri 4, 26 October 2012, 819.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |