*Milanese School (mid-16th century), Maria of Aragon, wife of Alfonso II of Aragon (d. 1568), uniface bronze medal, her bust right with coronet behind, 48.2mm (Attwood 142; Arm. II, 163, 2; Pollard Bargello 810 = Vannel & Toderi 1450), very fine early cast with integral rope border and with four bronze loops fitted to the reverse for attaching to a cap [Clifford lot 157]. Ex Sotheby's, 27 April 1977, lot 397. For a very similar example see Gaines collection part II, sold in these rooms, 8 December 2005, lot 17. (300 - 400)