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25 October 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 1500 CHF
Hammer Price:  1200 CHF
Lot 42

Italy, Rome. Pius V. 1566-1572. Medal (Bronze, 37mm, 33.60 g 12), on the Battle of Lepanto, by G. F. Bonzagni (after 1507-1588), 1571. PIVS.V.PONT.OPT.MAX-ANNO.VI. Bust of Pius V to left, wearing close-fitting cap and cape with a hood; below, F.P. (= Federicus Parmensis) Rev. DEXTERA TVA DOM PERCVSSIT INIMICVM 1571 Scene of the Battle of Lepanto, with the galleys of the victorious allies sailing on the left and those of the Turks sinking on the right; above in the clouds, God hurling lightning; at the center, riding right on one of the galleys, a winged figure of Faith, holding a cross and a chalice, standing right . Börner 520. Kress 373 = NG 428 (in silver). Voltolina 572. Rare. An original struck example with a fine brown patina. Good very fine.

Online bidding closes: 25 Oct 2011, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 16:13:00 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1200 CHF

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