Watch List notes:

ANCIENT THEMES. Archimedes, mathemtician and inventor. Circa 287-212 BC. Æ Medal (41mm, 45.93 g, 12h). By Vincenzo Catenacci and Achille Arnaud. L. Taglioni, publisher. Struck mid-19th century. ARCHIMEDES MATHESIS AC MECHANICES PRODIGIVM, diademed bust right / SYRACVSIS N A A C CICICCCCIX IN VRBIS EXPVGNATIONE PEREMPTVS, Archimedean screw leaning against wall, palm and olive tree in background. EF. In original book-shaped box.