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Auction 165 4-5 Dec 2019
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A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman (Part II)
Italy, Siege of Casale Montferrato, 1630, a copper medal by J. Dollin [struck late 17th-early 18th century], bust of Cardinal Mazarin right, rev. two opposing armies, in centre a horseman rides from one side to the other, view of Casale in background, 53mm. Edge flaw, otherwise about extremely fine £150-£180
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In 1630 Casale was besieged by the Spanish during the War of the Mantuan Succession; a truce was negotiated by the Papal envoy, Cardinal Mazarin
Italy, Siege of Casale Montferrato, 1630, a copper medal by J. Dollin [struck late 17th-early 18th century], bust of Cardinal Mazarin right, rev. two opposing armies, in centre a horseman rides from one side to the other, view of Casale in background, 53mm. Edge flaw, otherwise about extremely fine £150-£180
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In 1630 Casale was besieged by the Spanish during the War of the Mantuan Succession; a truce was negotiated by the Papal envoy, Cardinal Mazarin