Auction: 394 - Coins, Commemorative Medals, Autographs and Documents - e-Auction
Lot: 254
Italy. Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946). Bi-Millennium of Virgil's Death. Medal, 1930. Bronze, 82mm. By G. Romagnoli. Virgil enthroned facing ¾ left being crowned by Fame flying right above, Roma standing behind, allegories of Fertility and Pastoralism at left, rev. Atop a hillock, an elderly, cloaked Anchises standing left, pointing to horizon, with Aeneas, holding spear and shield, facing the glory of the Roman Empire in procession before them. Casolari VIII, 85. In original case (scuffs). Choice Extremely Fine.
Sold for
$120
Starting price
$40