Auction Catalogue

19 June 2002

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. Numismatic Books. British and World Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 767

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19 June 2002

Estimate: £100–£150

Italy: Papal States, Gregory XIII, Boncompagni, 1581, a copper medal by L. Fragni, tonsured bust left, rev. Ceres standing, annona pont, 32mm (cf. Lincoln 718; BDM II, 134); The Fortification of Ancona, 1583, a bell metal medal by L. Fragni, bust left, rev. Roma seated, 32mm (Lincoln 689; BDM II, 134); Gregory XIII and Sixtus V, Peretti, c.1585, copper medals (2) by L. Fragni, revs. seated figure of Rome, both 34mm (Lincoln 748, 758; BDM II, 134) [4]. All restrikes, good very fine or better (£100-150)