Description
ITALY
Charles Albert of Savoy-Sardinia (1831–1849). Pair of silver and bronze medals, Marie Christine of Savoy, by G. Galeazzi, 1831, Turin.
Obverse: MARIA CHRISTINA AVGVSTA. Veiled bust wearing a diadem, facing left; below, signature G. GALEAZZI F.
Reverse: In the field, in four lines: FELICITATI / AVGVSTAE / XII. KAL. MAIAS / MDCCCXXXI.
numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it W-ME51L1/2-1 – Ricciardi 159; Silver and bronze – 69.2 g and 45.35 g – 49 mm – 12 h
From the private collection of the House of Savoy and H.R.H. Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy, daughter of Humbert II.
Not recorded in silver. Only minor signs of handling. The bronze specimen is encrusted. 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 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, EU buyers will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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