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Lot # 407
Italy. Kingdom of Sicily. Charles VI of Habsburg, 1711-1740. Medal, 1720 (Bronze, 43.86 mm, 32.41 g) by A. Travani. Tribute of the Senate of Palermo on his acclaimation as Charles III of Sicily and Jerusalem. CAROLO VI IMP HIS SICILIAE AC HIER REGI III, Laureate head right; below, S P Q P; on neck cut, A TRA. Rev. AB AVSTRO PROSPERITAS ET FELICITAS 1720, A galleon sailing right on a calm sea, driven by the wind; mountains in the background and, in the foreground, the port of Palermo with a lighthouse at whose base is a spread-winged eagle. Siciliano 95. Montenuovo 1568. Forrer 128. Coll. Johnson 792, 624. Beautiful brownish patina from an old collection. Minor edge knocks and slight oxidation on the reverse. Extremely Fine.
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Starting price: CHF 450
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Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time