ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas V. 1447-1455. Æ Medal (42mm, 45.39 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Girolamo Paladino. Later cast after a late 17th century original.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Nicholas V. 1447-1455. Æ Medal (42mm, 45.39 g, 12h). Holy Year issue. By Girolamo Paladino. Later cast after a late 17th century original. Bust left, wearing mantum and Papal tiara / Pope kneeling left, closing Porta Santa (Holy Door), surrounded by attendants. Cf. Modesti 36-40. Brown surfaces, some scratches or light chasing, crude casting. VF. |