ITALY, Papal (Papal State). Flavio Chigi. Cardinal, 1657-1693. Brass Medal (29mm, 9.61 g, 6h). Of uncertain French manufacture. Dated 1664.Electronic Auction 499 Papal Medals from the Peter Napoli Collection, Brass Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal State). Flavio Chigi. Cardinal, 1657-1693. Brass Medal (29mm, 9.61 g, 6h). Of uncertain French manufacture. Dated 1664. + CARD · CHISIVS · NEP · ALEX · VII · P · LEGATVS · A · LATERE · IN · FR, half-length bust facing slightly left, wearing galero and mozzetta / + CARD · CHISII · LEG · A · LATERE · LVTETIAM · FŒLIX · INGRESSVS, mounted procession of cardinals right, with Chigi beneath canopy; 9 · AVG · 1664 below. Cf. Feuardent 3410 (for rev.). Toned, light scratches. Good VF. |