ITALY. Papal States. Gregory XIV (Niccolò Sfondrato), 1590-1591. Medal (Bronze, 33 mm, 17.55 g, 12 h), by Niccolò de Bonis, later restrike (18th century?) from original dies. · GREGORIVS · - XIIII · PON · MAX · Capped bust of Gregory XIV to right, wearing mozzetta. Rev. · DIEBVS · FA-MIS · SATVRAB Annona standing left, holding grain ears and cornucopia. Lincoln 823. Mazio 823. Thin die-break on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From the Dr. Pelc Dens Sapientiae Collection, USA.