Description
ITALY
Victor Emmanuel III (1900–1946). Pair of silver and bronze medals, marking the end of the First World War, by G. Iacoangeli, 1918.
Obverse: * DEVS VICTOR NOBISCVM * / ET MAGIS ITALIA MAGNA EST. Bust facing right in uniform, wearing the Order of the Annunciation, with oak branches in the background.
Reverse: MCMXV. PER PROSPERA - ET ASPERA CVLMINA ADIPISCENDVM. MCMXVIII. A leaping stallion on the right, breaking free from chains, surmounted by a naked horseman holding a palm frond. In the exergue, signature: G. IACOANGELI INV.
numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it W-ME63Y2/13-2; Silver and bronze – 143.85 g and 120.05 g – 65 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.
The silver specimen has a matt finish. The bronze specimen is slightly stained. Superb, in 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, the successful bidder from the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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