Italy. Medal 1873 Camillo Benso conte di Cavour (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Commemorative medal dedicated to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, made in metal with brown-copper tones.
On the obverse, the bust of Cavour is depicted in profile, facing left. The figure is shown with an 19th-century hairstyle and attire, with a strongly characterized face modeled in relief. The portrait occupies a large part of the central field of the medal.
Around the portrait runs a legend in uppercase letters, in which the names «CAVOUR» and «CAMILLO» are clearly legible, identifying the commemorated figure.
The medal is characterized by a raised edge and a rather pronounced relief work. The dark, uniform patina gives the whole piece an antique and especially evocative appearance.
Historical meaning
The medal celebrates the figure of Cavour, one of the main protagonists of the Italian Risorgimento and of national unification. As statesman and prime minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he played a fundamental role in the political and diplomatic process that led to the birth of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
Commemorative medal dedicated to Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, made in metal with brown-copper tones.
On the obverse, the bust of Cavour is depicted in profile, facing left. The figure is shown with an 19th-century hairstyle and attire, with a strongly characterized face modeled in relief. The portrait occupies a large part of the central field of the medal.
Around the portrait runs a legend in uppercase letters, in which the names «CAVOUR» and «CAMILLO» are clearly legible, identifying the commemorated figure.
The medal is characterized by a raised edge and a rather pronounced relief work. The dark, uniform patina gives the whole piece an antique and especially evocative appearance.
Historical meaning
The medal celebrates the figure of Cavour, one of the main protagonists of the Italian Risorgimento and of national unification. As statesman and prime minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia, he played a fundamental role in the political and diplomatic process that led to the birth of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
1873 Camillo Benso conte di Cavour
Denomination
Medal
Precious metal
Bronze
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
66.9 g
Theme
History
Number of items
1
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