four different types of silver and bronze medals on a white background
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ITALY Umberto I (1878–1900). Pair of bronze and pewter medals, depicting the visit of Emperor Wilhelm II, by A. Cappuccio, 1888, Milan (Johnson). Obverse: The Genius of Italy facing forward, with outstretched wings, holding two medallions depicting Umberto I and Wilhelm II, above the royal and imperial crowns; signed L. POGLIAGHI INV. A. CAPPUCCIO INC. / STABILIMENTO JOHNSON, MILANO. Reverse: Central cartouche inscribed: MDCCCLXXXVIII / GVGLIELMO II E VMBERTO I / CONVENNERO IN ROMA / AFFERMANDO LA FRATELLANZA / DI DVE GRANDI NAZIONI / NELLE INTANGIBILI VITTORIE / OF CIVILISATION. Above, two crowned eagles, bearing on their breasts the coats of arms of Savoy and the German Empire, holding laurel branches in their talons. Below, an allegorical figure of the Tiber lying down and, in the background, the Roman she-wolf, a Roman temple and the Colosseum. numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it W-MX51N1/2-2 and 2-1; Bronze and lead – 170.46 g and 144.3 g – 71 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. In high relief and special strikes. Almost proof 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 successful bidders will also be required to pay VAT at 5.5 per cent on this lot.
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