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ITALY, Benevento. Vincenzo Maria Orsini. Archbishop, 1686-1730. Cast Æ Medal (59mm, 65.16 g, 12h). Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Dominican Order.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Benevento. Vincenzo Maria Orsini. Archbishop, 1686-1730. Cast Æ Medal (59mm, 65.16 g, 12h). Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Founding of the Dominican Order. Bust right, wearing zucchetto and mantum / St. Dominic kneeling and praying left before Christ, seated right on clouds with cross; to lower left, angel kneeling left, offering tiara; basilica behind. Cf. Siciliano 86 (for gilt prototype). Attractive brown surfaces. VF. |
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