Auction Catalogue

17 March 2004

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

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

Lot

№ 1355

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17 March 2004

Hammer Price:
£45

Italy, Esposizione Italiana, Florence, 1861, a copper medal by G. Ferraris, G. Puntoni and F. Vagnetti, bearded head of Victor Emanuel II left, rev. figure with wreath, numbered in cartouche [701] in exergue, 55mm. Extremely fine (£50-60)

Giuseppe Ferraris is best known for his design of the coinage bust of Vittorio Emanuele II