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Sold on 8 September 1998

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A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector

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№ 1047

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8 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£100

Papacy: Paul V (1605-21), 1608, a cast bronze medal by P. Sanquirico, bust right, reverse St Peter’s, Rome, 56mm (Lincoln 887; BDM V, 332). Pierced at top, otherwise a very fine contemporary cast, scarce (£40-60)

Paolo Sanquirico (1565-1630), Parma-born artist who found favour with the Papal court