a close up of a gold coin with an image of a woman and a man
MDC Monnaies de Collection

Estimate €50,000
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Description
ITALY Naples and the Two Sicilies, Ferdinand II (1830–1859). Gold medal, commemorating the marriage of Ferdinand II of Bourbon to Maria Christina of Savoy, by M. Laudicina, proof-like finish (PROOFLIKE) 1832, Naples. Obverse: FERDINANDVS II. ET MARIA CHRISTINA REGNI VTR. SICIL. R. R. Side-by-side busts on the right of Ferdinand II and Maria Christina of Savoy; signature DE ROSA M. P. and F. REGA DIR. and M. LAUDICINA F. Rev. FELICIBVS NVPTIIS. A medallion bearing the portraits of the bride and groom, set upon a column inscribed ‘VOTA PV-BLICA’ with the couple’s coat of arms, flanked on the left by a turreted allegory (Hymen) and on the right by a genius symbolising the fire of Love, holding a torch and a crown; in the exergue: ANN. CICICCCCXXXII, signed DE ROSA M. P. and F. REGA DIR. and M. LAUDICINA F. D’Auria 179 – Ricciardi 160; Gold – 294.33 g – 63.5 mm - 12 o’clock Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! NGC MS 61 PL (8769666-002). With a burnished proof (PROOFLIKE) finish. Extremely rare, with only 13 copies minted! Tiny traces of scuffing on the edge. Only minimal hairline scratches in the fields and fingerprints. Slight golden patina. Superb, in mint condition. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, EU buyers must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/2258.mp4
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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