Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Italy, Gioacchino Rossini, c.1860, a bronze medal by J. and F. Vagnetti, bare head right, rev. star within wreath, AL RIGENERATORE DELLA MUSICA NEL SEC. XIX, 51mm (Niggl 1715; Martini 5/4, 3735). Very fine (£40-60)

Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868), composer from Pesaro