ITALY - ITALIE Naples and Sicily, Ferdinand IV (1759-1816). Medal, foundation of the Palermo School of Drawing, by N. Morghen 1792, Naples. Av. FERDINANDVS. IV. DEI GR. VTRIVSQ. SIC. ET HIER. REX. Bust cuirassed left; under the bust (date) and signature N. MOR. Rv. SEMPER HONOS NOMENQ. TVVM LAVDESQ. MANEBVNT. Three allegories: Painting seated on the left with a palette and brushes, Architecture on the right with a compass and in the centre Sculpture leaning on a pedestal with statue; in the exergue signature NIC. MORGHEN and (date). D'Auria 52 - Ricciardi 47; Bronze - 94.75 g - 67 mm - 12 h With its lustre covered with a delicate brown patina. Minimal hairlines in the fields. Superb at Fleur de coin.