Pope Paul II Attributed to Cristoforo di Geremia, c. 1468. [IMG] Bronze, 38.1 x 44.5 mm Ø, 40.0 g Obverse: Bust of Paul II facing right,...
I wouldn't say so; the bottom of the tiara looks to be the highest point, and is about 2mm above the field. Thanks!
I recently acquired this medal of Pius II by the same artist as that of the medal I already owned of Callixtus III, and figured they would make...
That's a good question about the coronation that I don't know the answer to, and some basic googling failed to enlighten me. The assassination...
Marie de' Medici Work of Guillaume Dupré, 1624. [IMG] Bronze, 106.0 mm Ø, 101.8 g (Uniface) Obverse: Bust of Marie de' Medici facing right,...
Thanks! I actually have another medal which also features a greyhound on the reverse. I still need to write that one up, but hope to post it in...
Andrea Carafa / Prudence Attributed to Girolamo Santacroce, before 1523. [IMG] Bronze, 38.0 mm Ø, 31.1 g Obverse: Bust of Andrea Carafa facing...
Great medal and wonderful description! I believe it is generally considered to be a medal rather than a coin, supported by the reasons that you...
Francesco I Sforza / Greyhound Seated Under Tree Work of Gianfrancesco Enzola, 1456. [IMG] Bronze, 41.7 mm Ø, 35.6 g Obverse: Bust of...
Antonia del Balzo / Hope Standing on Vessel Work of Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, called Antico, c. 1484/1485. [IMG] Bronze, 40.8 mm Ø, 29.7 g...
I've purchased several times from this auction house, so I can give my experience. Since I am in the USA, I have been charged only the 20%...
Great coin and write-up! Here's a medal of Paul III: [IMG]
There are a large number of references for medals, and many are surprisingly complete. However, there are basically no price guides, and for the...
I've wondered that myself, but could never find any mention of a relation between Guillaume/Abraham and Augustin, so I believe they were not...
Christine of France Work of Abraham Dupré, 1637. [IMG] Bronze, 107.6 mm Ø, 71.5 g Obverse: Bust of Christine of France facing left, crowned,...
The medals are uniface (the "reverses" are just the obverse design incuse), so I didn't photograph the backs.
Maria Magdalena of Austria Work of Guillaume Dupré, 1613 [IMG] Lead, 97.2 mm Ø, 77.3 g Obverse: Bust of Maria Magdalena facing left, with...
What a charming little coin, and an interesting quote from Cellini about it. Here are a few Renaissance medals of other Medici family members:...
Beautiful coin! Here's a portrait medal of Charles the Bold: [IMG]
Girolamo Cardano / Figures Within a Landscape Unknown Milanese medallist, c. 1550. [IMG] Bronze, 50.5 mm Ø, 59.3 g Obverse: Bust of Girolamo...
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