ITALY. Padova. Under Venetian rule, 1405-1797. Medal (Bronze, 36 mm, 23.63 g, 8 h), so-called 'Paduan Medal' on the ancient Greek poet Homer. By G. Cavino, but an early aftercast, no date (circa 1550). OMH - POC Draped bust of Homer to right. Rev. Mars, making gesture of address, standing facing with eagle at feet, between female figure seated right and male figure seated facing and winged figure to left;, below, seated figures of Terra and Oceanus with monsters. Attwood 295. Bargello III 373. Johnson & Martini 1235-8. Pollard (2007) 455. Tiny scratches and edge nicks, otherwise, very fine.



For this medal, Giovanni da Cavino most likely drew inspiration from a Late Roman contorniate.