an old coin with a woman ' s head and a building in the background
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ITALY Charles Albert of Savoy-Sardinia (1831–1849). Medal depicting Marie Christine of Savoy and the tomb of Charles Felix at Hautecombe Abbey, by G. Galeazzi, 1841, Turin. Obverse: M. CHRISTINA BORBONIA AVG. TEMPLVM ALTAECVMBAE PERFECIT. Veiled bust wearing a diadem, facing left; below, signature G. GALEAZZI F. Reverse: HIC IACET CAROLVS FELIX REX OPTIMVS. View of the façade of Hautecombe Abbey in Savoy; in the exergue MDCCCXLI and signatures ERN. MELANO ARCH. - G. GALEAZZI F. numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it W-ME51l/10-1 - Ricciardi 173; Silver – 92.2 g – 55.7 mm – 12 h With a case, probably original. From the private collection of the House of Savoy and H.R.H. Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy, daughter of Humbert II. Only minimal signs of handling on the fields. Slight patina. Superb, in mint condition. Ernesto Melano (1792–1867) was a Piedmontese architect famous for rebuilding Hautecombe Abbey in the 19th century in a flamboyant (or troubadour) Neo-Gothic style at the request of King Charles-Félix * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force under 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 will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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