Miscellaneous Medals
Italy. 1812 Michelangelo Award Medal. By Santarelli. Apparently Gold-Plated. Mint State, Cleaned.
54 mm. 107.5 grams. Obv: Bust of Michelangelo right, inscription MICHEL PIU CHE MORTAL ANGEL DIVINO. around. Rev: Three intertwined wreaths, inscription LEVAN DI TERRA CIEL NOSTR INTELLETTO. MDCCCXII. Edge: Inscription SCULTURA Sre.EMILIO SANTARELLI FIORENTINO PRIMATO L' AN: 1819. Apparently the sculptor was awarded the medal he designed!
Estimate: $200