ITALY. Papal States. Pius II (Enea Silvio Piccolomini), 1458-1464. Medal (Bronze, 44 mm, 45.71 g, 12 h), modern restrike, by Girolamo Paladino (1647-1689). · PIVS · II · - · PONT · MAX · Capped bust of Pius II to left, wearing mozzetta. Rev. VELOCITER · SCRIBENTIS · SOBOLES / · NE · TANTI · ECCLESIÆ · / · PACISQ · AMANTIS · / · DELEATVR · / · MEMORIA · Table covered with books. Lincoln 350-1. Mazio 15. Pristine surfaces. Good extremely fine.
From the Dr. Pelc Dens Sapientiae Collection, USA, ex Classical Numismatic Group E210, 13 May 2009, 344, and the Luparello Collection of Papal Medals and Bullae.