Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1638

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15 March 2011

Hammer Price:
£150

Italy: Papal States, Pius XII, Annual Medal, yr I [1939], a silver medal by A. Mistruzzi, bust left, rev. arms, 44mm (Cusumano/Modesti 1; Bart. 939); Appointment of 32 New Cardinals, 1946, a cast bronze medal by A. Mistruzzi, 80mm (Cusumano/Modesti 53) [2]. First brilliant and toned, second very fine; both in red cases of issue [second damaged] £60-80