ITALIAN STATES: medal (31.99g), ND [1604], 42mm cast lead or pewter medal, bust left in ornate dress with .ISABELLA .ANDREINI. C.G. around with DP monogram / full-length male angel draped and laureated standing left blowing into shawm with .AETERNA.FAMA. around and DP monogram at bottom, somewhat wavy flan, VF. Isabella Andreini (Padua, 1562-1604), also known as Isabella Da Padova, was an Italian actress and writer. Isabella Andreini was a member of the Compagnia dei Comici Gelosi, an important touring theatre company that performed for the highest social circles of Italy and France. Famous in her time, and ever distinguished alike for her acting and her character, the Isabella role of the commedia dell'arte was named after her.
Estimate: 100-150 USD