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ITALY. Cardinal Cristoforo Madruzzo, 1512-1578 . Medal (Bronze, 42 mm, 28.34 g, 12 h), by Lorenzo Fragni, signed LAV.PAR (=Lorenzo of Parma) on the obverse and with the monogram LP (twice) on the reverse, Rome, undated. CHRISTOPHORVS.MAD.ET.C.CARD.TRIDEN. Bust of Cardinal Madruzzo of Trent to left, wearing biretta and robes; all within an oval frame of pearls, flowers and ornaments. Rev. REVIXIT (=he has come back to life) Phoenix rising from the flames to left; above, two monograms of LP: on the left, within a wreath of olive and laurel and, on the right, within a noose of cord. Attwood 998. A lovely piece with a fine brown tone. Good very fine.
From a German collection, ex Sincona 29, 18 May 2016, 1812.
Cristoforo Madruzzo was Prince-Bishop of Trent from 1539, bishop of Brixen and cardinal from 1542 and governor of Milan in 1556 and 1557. This medal was either made in 1567 or 1570, though the occasion for its issue is uncertain - perhaps the recovery from a serious illness. Lorenzo Fragni, or Lorenzo of Parma (1538-1619), began working for the Papal mint in 1568 and stayed there for his entire career. He produced a considerable number of dies for the popes, of which many later served for restrikes. His dies for other personalities, often cardinals, are much rarer. Among other things, Fragni collected ancient coins and other works of art; he is said to have made either replicas or forgeries of ancient coins as well! This medal is also known in silver.
From a German collection, ex Sincona 29, 18 May 2016, 1812.
Cristoforo Madruzzo was Prince-Bishop of Trent from 1539, bishop of Brixen and cardinal from 1542 and governor of Milan in 1556 and 1557. This medal was either made in 1567 or 1570, though the occasion for its issue is uncertain - perhaps the recovery from a serious illness. Lorenzo Fragni, or Lorenzo of Parma (1538-1619), began working for the Papal mint in 1568 and stayed there for his entire career. He produced a considerable number of dies for the popes, of which many later served for restrikes. His dies for other personalities, often cardinals, are much rarer. Among other things, Fragni collected ancient coins and other works of art; he is said to have made either replicas or forgeries of ancient coins as well! This medal is also known in silver.