ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VII. 1523-1534. AR Doppio giulio (31mm, 7.65 g, 10h). Rome mint. Dies by Valerio Belli. Struck circa 1525. EF.

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Lot: 1047. Estimated: $ 2 500

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Clement VII. 1523-1534. AR Doppio giulio (31mm, 7.65 g, 10h). Rome mint. Dies by Valerio Belli. Struck circa 1525. Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara / Confronted nimbate and draped busts of Sts. Peter and Paul. MIR 788/1; Muntoni 39; Berman 840. Toned, a few light marks on obverse. EF. Detailed portraits of the Apostles.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 154 (February 1956), no. 138.

Valerio Belli, also called Vicentino, was a very skilled medalist and supremely talented engraver of intaglios. A friend of Raphael, who painted his portrait in 1517, Belli was patronised extensively by Clement VII and Paul III, cutting dies for some 150 coins and medals. His most famous work is the spectacular rock crystal casket presented by Clement VII to Francis I of France on the marriage of Clement’s niece Catherine de Medici to the Dauphin, later Henry II.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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