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Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 852

Italy. Firenze. Marco da S. Francesco, 1748. (Giancarlo Rossetti, 1712-1793). Bronze. 77.5 mm. By Antonio Selvi. Later 18th cast without outer edge device from the original 88 mm. Bust right in clerical attire; P. MARCVS.A.S.FRANC.VENET.CARM.EXSC.ORAT.SAC.EXIM.AET. XXXV, rev. Nimbate Lamb of God atop a hill, kneeling and standing rustic figures around, palm trees in background; DOCTRINA.ET.ELOQVIO. - DE.FONTIBVS.SALVATORIS, A.M.D.CCXLVIII - FLORENTIAE in ex. Firm. 106, 94, Mazz. II, CXCIX/1; Med. 10, 70; Panv.250; Rizz.1167; V.T.210. Deep glossy olive tan-brown patina. Extremely Fine. Although a somewhat later cast, an exceptional medal.

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