World Medals, Portugal, Maria I and Peter III (1777-1786-1815), laying the fondation stone for the Basilica da Estrela, Lisbon, silver medal 1779, view of the façade of the basilica, rev. the ground plan, 51.5mm of the basilica. 52.89 mm, extremely fine and rare
*ex Baldwin's vault
The Basilica da Estrela was built to commemorate the birth of a son to Queen Maria. It was completed in 1799.
(250-350 GBP)