Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
November 2015 Baltimore Auction - Online Sess. 10 Nov 2015
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ITALY. Papal States. Clement IX Medal, Year 2 (1668). Clement IX (1667-69). EXTREMELY FINE.
33.4 mm; 12.24 gms. Bartolotti-668. Struck in copper. Struck to commemorate the Pontiff's role in negotiating the peace between Spain and France. Robed bust left with legend around. Reverse: The Pope, Cardinals and clergy in procession to St.Peter's Basilica, three line inscription in exergue. A restitution recast as evidenced by the seam on the edge. Nicely preserved being free of contact marks and with wear relegated to only the highest points of the devices. EXTREMELY FINE.
From the Collections of The Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museum's collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).
Estimate: $75.00- $125.00
33.4 mm; 12.24 gms. Bartolotti-668. Struck in copper. Struck to commemorate the Pontiff's role in negotiating the peace between Spain and France. Robed bust left with legend around. Reverse: The Pope, Cardinals and clergy in procession to St.Peter's Basilica, three line inscription in exergue. A restitution recast as evidenced by the seam on the edge. Nicely preserved being free of contact marks and with wear relegated to only the highest points of the devices. EXTREMELY FINE.
From the Collections of The Strong, Rochester, New York; sold to benefit the museum's collections fund; originally collected by John Charles Woodbury (1859-1937).
Estimate: $75.00- $125.00