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January 2016 NYINC Auction 12-13 January 2016
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ITALY. Sardinia. Tomb of Carlo Felice, King of Sardinia Silver Medal, 1841.
55.7 mm; 91.1 gms. Ricci-173; LM W-ME51I/10-1. RARE. Veiled bust left of Christina Borbonia, widow of King Charles Felix. Inscription: "M. CHRISTINA BORBONIA AUG. TEMPLVM ALTAECVMBAE PERFECIT" around. Signed: "G. GALEAZZI F." below bust; Reverse: Detailed view of Hautcombe Abbey in Savoy, France where Charles (and later his wife) were entomed along with previous members of the House of Savoy. Legend: "HIC IACET CAROLUS FELIX REX OPTIMUS" around, and date in exergue below. Toned. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $350.00- $500.00
55.7 mm; 91.1 gms. Ricci-173; LM W-ME51I/10-1. RARE. Veiled bust left of Christina Borbonia, widow of King Charles Felix. Inscription: "M. CHRISTINA BORBONIA AUG. TEMPLVM ALTAECVMBAE PERFECIT" around. Signed: "G. GALEAZZI F." below bust; Reverse: Detailed view of Hautcombe Abbey in Savoy, France where Charles (and later his wife) were entomed along with previous members of the House of Savoy. Legend: "HIC IACET CAROLUS FELIX REX OPTIMUS" around, and date in exergue below. Toned. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $350.00- $500.00