ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Silver Plated Cast Æ Medal (94mm, 168.60 g, 12h). Androcles & the Lion. By G.F. Travani. Dated 1659 (in Roman numerals). Good VF.

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Lot: 959. Estimated: $ 150

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Silver Plated Cast Æ Medal (94mm, 168.60 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. Brown and brassy surfaces, lightly chased, holed for suspension. Good VF. Rare.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 15:19:20 ET.

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