three framed portraits of men in profile with a wreath around them
MDC Monnaies de Collection

Estimate €15,000
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ITALY Vatican, Pius IX (1846–1878). Set of 2 gold medals of honour and merit, by G. Bianchi and N. Cerbara, with a burnished finish (PROOFLIKE) Year XX (1866), Rome. Obverse: PIVS. IX. PONT. – MAX. AN. (date). Bust of the Supreme Pontiff facing left; below, the signature I. BIANCHI. F. Reverse: ARCHIGYMNASIVM. ROMANVM. Within a wreath formed of two laurel branches: HONORIS LAVREAM MERITVS and, in the exergue, the signature N. C. Gold – 50.48 g and 50.53 g – 43.5 mm – 12 h In a red morocco box with gold edging, attributed to ANTONINI ALBERTO. NGC MS 61 PL (8219203-002 and 003). With a burnished proof finish (PROOFLIKE). A dent on the rim at 7 o’clock. Hairline scratches on the fields and slight fingerprints. The original lustre is visible beneath a light patina. A unique and well-documented set. Superb. Alberto Antonini (1844–1908) was an honorary papal chamberlain (or camerario) to Pope Pius IX and an official of the Congregation of Cardinals * 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 are required to 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, successful bidders from within the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/2294.mp4
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