ITALY. St. Peter's Basilica Bronze Medal, 1857. UNCIRCULATED.
Hoy-152; Reinecke-50. Diameter: 59 mm, by J. Wiener. Obverse: View of exterior of basilica, BASILICA DE S. PIETRO A ROMA around; Reverse: View of interior, DA GIULIO II INCOMINCIATA NEL MDVI. DA PAOLO V COMPIUTA NEL MDCXII, dated 1857 below. An immensely detailed, high profile Medal with rich very dark brown patina throughout.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Estimate: $100 - $200