Rare as a struck original
Lot 503
ITALY. Padova. Under Venetian rule, 1405-1797. Medal 1450 (Bronze, 41 mm, 32.31 g, 6 h), on the statesman Marcantonio Contarini (1485-1546/8) and on his appointment as Podestà of Padova. By G. Cavino. •M•ANTONIVS - CONTARENVS Draped bust of Marcantonio Contarini to left. Rev. PATAVI - VM Padova seated left on pile of arms, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopia in her left; in exergue, •M•D•XL•. Armand I, p. 180, 11. Attwood 270. Börner 886. Cessi 11. Lawrence 88. Pollard 766. Toderi/Vannel 939. Rare as a struck original. Minor flan cracks, otherwise, extremely fine.

Privately acquired from Edward J. Waddel (inv. no. 57113), ex Classical Numismatic Group 100, 7 October 2015, 2355 and from the collection of British art historian and fine art dealer Anthony Roth (1943-1992), Morton & Eden 68, 10-11 June 2014, 511.
Estimate:
1500 CHF
Starting price:
1200 CHF
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Closing time: 18-Oct-25, 06:00:00 CEST
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