Austria, the 'Madonna della seggiola', a 20 kreuzer coin, 1843, the obverse removed and enamelled with a reproduction of the famous painting by Raphael, in gold mount, 26mm., exquisite and very rare
The Madonna della seggiola painted by Raphael, c. 1513-1514, depicts Mary embracing the child Christ, whilst the young John the Baptist watches. It is in the collection of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence.
(100-150 GBP)