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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Stalwart of the Counter-Reformation, Canonized in 1610

Estimate: 3000 CHF
Hammer Price:  5500 CHF
Lot 435
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ITALY. Archdiocese of Milan. Carlo Borromeo, Cardinal Archbishop, 1564-1584. Medal (Silver, 46 mm, 19.85 g, 12 h), By Gasparo Cambi (?), a. B · CAROLVS · BORR · CARD · S · P · ARCH · MLI / GASP · M · F Radiant bust of Carlo Borromeo to left, wearing mantum. Rev. HVMILES ET EXALTAVIT Two cherubs supporting crowned "humilitas"; below, lamb seated right on altar inscribed SOLA GAVDET/ HVMILITATE/ DEVS. Cf. Attwood 113 and 198-200 (for other medals of Carlo Borromeo). Cf. Forrer VI, p. 204 (for the artist). Wonderfully toned and a very handsome piece. Extremely fine.

Ex CNG 109, 12 September 2018, 825, CNG 100, 7 October 2015, 2354, and Numismatica Genevensis SA 5, 3 December 2008, 802 (realized 17000 CHF).

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 14:41:42 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:5500 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 22 Juni 2021 at 10:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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