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Auction: 368 - The Numismatic Collector's Series e-Auction
Lot: 219

Italy. Pair of Religious Medals. Copper, 37.2mm. Ca. 17th Century. Bust of Christ left, flanked by Hebrew letter alef for "Adoneinu" (Our Lord) and for "Yeshu", c/m at lower left: six pellets and aqueduct, rev. Five-line Hebrew legend, similar c/ms twice below. Such medals are reputed to have been given to Jewish converts to Christianity. The first this cataloger has ever seen with these c/ms. Rare. Good Very Fine; and Church of Sancta Maria Scala, Rome Pilgrims Medal. Late 18th Century. Copper, 48.5mm. Nimbate busts of Christ and Mary facing each other above arches and staircase; IES-VSMA-RIA SANCTA SCALA, rev. Busts of Sts. Peter and Pail facing each other above four stations; INT. FORT PIVS in ex. Loop removed (or excess metal) at 12:00. Very Fine. (2)

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