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Francis I (1515-1547). Cast Bronze Medal, undated. Laureate bust left, cuirassed, scepter. leg: FRANCISCVS I FRANCORVM REX. Reverse; Rider striking at recumbent nude Fortuna, leg: FORTVNAM VIRTVTE DEVICIT (=He has overcome Fortune by virtue), BENVENV.F in exergue. 40 mm, 48.9g., A Cellini medal actually signed by Cellini (S 761 Wuneetton Type). Old cast, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Peus 343, 5/1995, lot 1138, Peter Corcoran Collection.
Francis I (1515-1547). Cast Bronze Medal, undated. Laureate bust left, cuirassed, scepter. leg: FRANCISCVS I FRANCORVM REX. Reverse; Rider striking at recumbent nude Fortuna, leg: FORTVNAM VIRTVTE DEVICIT (=He has overcome Fortune by virtue), BENVENV.F in exergue. 40 mm, 48.9g., A Cellini medal actually signed by Cellini (S 761 Wuneetton Type). Old cast, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Peus 343, 5/1995, lot 1138, Peter Corcoran Collection.