Lot no. 1636
ITALY - ITALIE
Naples and Two Sicilies, Ferdinand II (1830-1859). Medal, marriage of Ferdinand II of Bourbon with Marie-Christine of Savoy, by M. Laudicina 1832, Naples.
Av. FERDINANDVS II. AND MARIA CHRISTINA REGNI VTR. SICIL. R. R. Busts of Ferdinand II and Maria Christina of Savoy, joined on the right; signatures DE ROSA M. P. and F. REGA DIR. and M. LAUDICINA F.
Rv. FELICIBVS NVPTIIS. Medallion with portraits of the bride and groom, on a column inscribed VOTA PV-BLICA with the arms of the bride and groom, between an allegory tufted on the left (Hymenaeus) and a genie symbolising the fire of Love, with torch and crown; in the exergue: ANN. CICICCCCXXXII, signed DE ROSA M. P. and F. REGA DIR. and M. LAUDICINA F.
D'Auria 179 - Ricciardi 160 ; Bronze - 173,6 g - 64 mm - 12 h
With a small case probably original (in average condition).
Close to its mint condition, the fields barely stained, with a beautiful bright brown patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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