Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 66 9 Jan 2020
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Fantasy Æ Cast Paduan Medallion. Unknown maker, circa 1600-1900. Head of Minerva(?) right, wearing Corinthian helmet, facing head of uncertain figure left / Sow standing right, piglets between legs; uncertain objects above. 218.00g, 63mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From a private UK collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 21, 31 October 2015, lot 1024.
Reverse types depicting the sow and piglets often appear on Roman Imperial coinage (see Vespasian, RIC 982) and recalls the foundation myth of Lavinium, the precursor to Rome.
Condition as seen.
From a private UK collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 21, 31 October 2015, lot 1024.
Reverse types depicting the sow and piglets often appear on Roman Imperial coinage (see Vespasian, RIC 982) and recalls the foundation myth of Lavinium, the precursor to Rome.