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Auction 22 22 Jun 2021
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Archdiocese of Milan. Carlo Borromeo, Cardinal Archbishop, 1564-1584. Medal (Silver, 46 mm, 19.85 g, 12 h), By Gasparo Cambi (?), a. B · CAROLVS · BORR · CARD · S · P · ARCH · MLI / GASP · M · F Radiant bust of Carlo Borromeo to left, wearing mantum. Rev. HVMILES ET EXALTAVIT Two cherubs supporting crowned "humilitas"; below, lamb seated right on altar inscribed SOLA GAVDET/ HVMILITATE/ DEVS. Cf. Attwood 113 and 198-200 (for other medals of Carlo Borromeo). Cf. Forrer VI, p. 204 (for the artist). Wonderfully toned and a very handsome piece. Extremely fine.
Ex CNG 109, 12 September 2018, 825, CNG 100, 7 October 2015, 2354, and Numismatica Genevensis SA 5, 3 December 2008, 802 (realized 17000 CHF).
Archdiocese of Milan. Carlo Borromeo, Cardinal Archbishop, 1564-1584. Medal (Silver, 46 mm, 19.85 g, 12 h), By Gasparo Cambi (?), a. B · CAROLVS · BORR · CARD · S · P · ARCH · MLI / GASP · M · F Radiant bust of Carlo Borromeo to left, wearing mantum. Rev. HVMILES ET EXALTAVIT Two cherubs supporting crowned "humilitas"; below, lamb seated right on altar inscribed SOLA GAVDET/ HVMILITATE/ DEVS. Cf. Attwood 113 and 198-200 (for other medals of Carlo Borromeo). Cf. Forrer VI, p. 204 (for the artist). Wonderfully toned and a very handsome piece. Extremely fine.
Ex CNG 109, 12 September 2018, 825, CNG 100, 7 October 2015, 2354, and Numismatica Genevensis SA 5, 3 December 2008, 802 (realized 17000 CHF).