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Auction: 8004 - An Important Collection of Renaissance Medals & Plaquettes
Lot: 119

Giovanni Candida (c.1450-1500) Juan de Palomar, lead medal, 48.5mm., a contemporary cast, pierced at 12 o´clock, a scarce medal Obverse: bust of Juan de Palomar in profile to the right, with short curling hair, wearing plain cap and robe, · IOHANNES · PALOMA R· RE GIVS · ORATOR · Reverse: monogram of ID within a formal wreath Juan de Palomar was ambassador from Naples to France 1467-68. The meaning of the reverse is not known. References Armand II, 109, 14; Hill 835 Estimate £ 300-500

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