ITALY, Papal (Papal State). Pius IV. 1559-1565. Cast Æ Medal (31mm, 13.04 g, 12h). After an original obverse by Gianfederico Bonzagni, and reverse by Alessandro Cesati “il Grechetto”. Cast circa 18th-19th century.

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Lot: 577. Estimated: $ 100

Papal Medals from the Peter Napoli Collection, Bronze

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Papal (Papal State). Pius IV. 1559-1565. Cast Æ Medal (31mm, 13.04 g, 12h). After an original obverse by Gianfederico Bonzagni, and reverse by Alessandro Cesati “il Grechetto”. Cast circa 18th-19th century. · PIVS · IIII · PONTIFEX · MAX, bust right, wearing mantum / INSTAVRA TA, aerial view of the Castel Sant’Angelo (Hadrian’s Tomb) and the surrounding fortifications; tick stops. CNORP III 525. Brown surfaces, fields chased, edge marks. EF. Rare.

From the Peter Napoli Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 1 September 2021 at 13:12:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.