the Papal State. 1765-1805 Lot 3 Medals

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Lot of three historical papal medals from the Papal States, cast in bronze and over 200 years old, including Clemens XIII (ca. 1765–66) with a Capitolini Museum extension and two centaurs on the reverse (21.3 g), Eugenius IV restitutio medal (18th–19th century, 38.0 g) commemorating the canonisation of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, and Pius VII prize medal (ca. 1804–05) for Archigymnasium Romanum/University of Rome students (33.9 g); all are historical collectibles and not legal tender, with normal age and wear and an attractive patina.

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Lot of 3 historic Papal medals from the Papal States.

1. Clement XIII, year VIII of the pontificate, ca. 1765-1766.
Medal commemorating the expansion of the Capitoline Museum.
Reverse with two centaurs before the museum.
Weight: 21.3 g.

2. Eugenius IV, historical restitution medal, produced in the 18th-19th century.
The medal refers to the canonization of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.
Weight: 38.0 g.

3. Pius VII, year V of the pontificate, ca. 1804-1805.
Academic prize medal for students of the Archigymnasium Romanum, the University of Rome.
Weight: 33.9 g.

All three medals are historical collectibles and not legal tender.

The medals show normal age and wear and have an attractive old patina.

See the photos for a good impression of the condition, details, and workmanship.

Lot of 3 historic Papal medals from the Papal States.

1. Clement XIII, year VIII of the pontificate, ca. 1765-1766.
Medal commemorating the expansion of the Capitoline Museum.
Reverse with two centaurs before the museum.
Weight: 21.3 g.

2. Eugenius IV, historical restitution medal, produced in the 18th-19th century.
The medal refers to the canonization of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino.
Weight: 38.0 g.

3. Pius VII, year V of the pontificate, ca. 1804-1805.
Academic prize medal for students of the Archigymnasium Romanum, the University of Rome.
Weight: 33.9 g.

All three medals are historical collectibles and not legal tender.

The medals show normal age and wear and have an attractive old patina.

See the photos for a good impression of the condition, details, and workmanship.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
the Papal State
Year/period and variation
1765-1805 Lot 3 Medals
Precious metal
bronze
Condition
Ungraded
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
93.02%
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