ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Cast Æ Medal (94mm, 222.5 g, 12h). Androcles & the Lion. By G.F. Travani. Dated 1659 (in Roman numerals).Electronic Auction 521 World Medals, Billon Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Cast Æ Medal (94mm, 222.5 g, 12h). Androcles & the Lion. By G.F. Travani. Dated 1659 (in Roman numerals). (star) ALEXANDER · VII · P · M · PIVS · IVST · OPT · SENEN · PATR · GENTE · CHISIVS · MDCLIX, bust left, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and pallium / MVNIFICO · PRINCIPI · DOMINICVS · IACOBATIVS/ET · FERA · MEMOR [·] BENEFICII, Androcles and the Lion: Androcles standing right within the Circus Maximus, holding sword and shield, taming lion crouching to right. Mazio –; Lincoln 1192-3. Lightly chased, holed for suspension with additional hole near center. Good VF. Rare. |