Italy, Papal State Lot 3 Medals 1446 (historical event), 1765, 1828; later restrikes
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This lot contains three Papal States medals depicting Popes Eugene IV, Clement XIII and Leo XII, commemorating the 1446 canonisation of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, the Furietti Centaurs in 1765 and a University of Rome prize medal circa 1828, with later restrikes.
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Collection of three historical Papal States medals featuring Pope Eugene IV, Pope Clement XIII and Pope Leo XII.
1. Pope Eugene IV (1431–1447) – Canonisation of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Weight: 37.8 g
Obverse: Portrait of Pope Eugene IV wearing the papal tiara.
Reverse: Ceremony of the canonisation of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, with the Pope and attending clergy beneath the Holy Spirit.
Inscription: NICOLAI TOLENTINATIS SANCTITAS CELEBRIS REDDITVR.
Historical event: 1446.
Restitution medal reproducing a historical papal medal type.
References: Mazio 6; Lincoln 320.
2. Pope Leo XII – University of Rome Prize Medal, circa 1828
Weight: 33.7 g
Obverse: Portrait of Pope Leo XII wearing the papal tiara, Year V of his pontificate.
Reverse: Laurel wreath surrounding the inscription AVDITORIBVS ARCHIGYMNASII ROMANI.
An academic prize medal associated with the University of Rome.
Engraver: Giuseppe Cerbara.
Reference: Bertuzzi 96–97.
3. Pope Clement XIII – Furietti Centaurs, 1765
Weight: 21.3 g
Obverse: Portrait of Pope Clement XIII wearing the papal tiara, Year VII of his pontificate.
Reverse: Two famous ancient centaur sculptures from Hadrian's Villa, shown in front of the Capitoline Museum in Rome.
Inscription: CVRA PRINCIPIS AVCTO MVSAEO CAPITOLINO.
Exergue: CELEBERRIMIS ADRIANAE VILLAE ORNAMENTIS.
Engraver: Ferdinando Hamerani.
References: Bartolotti E765; Modesti 243.
Lot details
Number of medals: 3
Total weight: 92.8 g
Material: Metal with bronze and dark metallic appearance; exact composition has not been independently tested.
Condition: Well-defined portraits and reliefs, with patina and signs of handling. Please examine the photographs, including the visible lines and marks on the surfaces.
The medals have not been professionally graded or independently authenticated. The exact striking dates of the individual specimens have not been confirmed.
All three medals are sold together as one lot.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Collection of three historical Papal States medals featuring Pope Eugene IV, Pope Clement XIII and Pope Leo XII.
1. Pope Eugene IV (1431–1447) – Canonisation of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Weight: 37.8 g
Obverse: Portrait of Pope Eugene IV wearing the papal tiara.
Reverse: Ceremony of the canonisation of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, with the Pope and attending clergy beneath the Holy Spirit.
Inscription: NICOLAI TOLENTINATIS SANCTITAS CELEBRIS REDDITVR.
Historical event: 1446.
Restitution medal reproducing a historical papal medal type.
References: Mazio 6; Lincoln 320.
2. Pope Leo XII – University of Rome Prize Medal, circa 1828
Weight: 33.7 g
Obverse: Portrait of Pope Leo XII wearing the papal tiara, Year V of his pontificate.
Reverse: Laurel wreath surrounding the inscription AVDITORIBVS ARCHIGYMNASII ROMANI.
An academic prize medal associated with the University of Rome.
Engraver: Giuseppe Cerbara.
Reference: Bertuzzi 96–97.
3. Pope Clement XIII – Furietti Centaurs, 1765
Weight: 21.3 g
Obverse: Portrait of Pope Clement XIII wearing the papal tiara, Year VII of his pontificate.
Reverse: Two famous ancient centaur sculptures from Hadrian's Villa, shown in front of the Capitoline Museum in Rome.
Inscription: CVRA PRINCIPIS AVCTO MVSAEO CAPITOLINO.
Exergue: CELEBERRIMIS ADRIANAE VILLAE ORNAMENTIS.
Engraver: Ferdinando Hamerani.
References: Bartolotti E765; Modesti 243.
Lot details
Number of medals: 3
Total weight: 92.8 g
Material: Metal with bronze and dark metallic appearance; exact composition has not been independently tested.
Condition: Well-defined portraits and reliefs, with patina and signs of handling. Please examine the photographs, including the visible lines and marks on the surfaces.
The medals have not been professionally graded or independently authenticated. The exact striking dates of the individual specimens have not been confirmed.
All three medals are sold together as one lot.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Italy, Papal State
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
Lot 3 Medals 1446 (historical event), 1765, 1828; later restrikes
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
3
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