Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Italy, Contessa Beatrice Gerardi, an unsigned lead squeeze of a retrospective portrait medal, bust left in high-collared dress, her hair in a soft cap, 52mm. Very fine, attractive (£40-60)

Contessa Beatrice Gerardi, daughter of Gerardo, Count of Vienna, who married Umberto III of Savoy in 1173