ITALY, Padova. Giovanni da Cavino, engraver, with Alessandro Maggi (Bassiano). 1500-1570. Æ Medal (36mm, 30.92 g, 12h). By Giovanni da Cavino. Later cast of a 17th century original. VF.Electronic Auction 561 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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ITALY, Padova. Giovanni da Cavino, engraver, with Alessandro Maggi (Bassiano). 1500-1570. Æ Medal (36mm, 30.92 g, 12h). By Giovanni da Cavino. Later cast of a 17th century original. ALEXAND · BASSIANVS ET · IOHAN · CAVINEVS PATAVINI, jugate draped busts right / LEGIFE RAE · CERERI, figure standing left, holding tablet and cornucopia. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1145/1196-8 (for obv./rev.). Brown surfaces, some porosity and scratches. VF. |