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Auction: 1010 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins, Commemorative Medals & Numismatic Books
Lot: 877

Gregory XIII, bronze medals (3), all different reverses, bridge over the river Paglia, providentia christ, and vervs dei cvltvs, femal standing surrounded by books (Spink 733, 747, 752), all sharp later strikings, extremely fine (3) Estimate £ 120-160 First medal illustrated. The third medal commemorates the sending of religious works to the Greek provinces, under the sanction of the Council of Trent.

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£130