Lot no. 1622
ITALY - ITALIE
Naples and Sicily, Ferdinand IV (1759-1816). Medal, For the fulfilment of public wishes and the return of King Ferdinand IV to Naples, by D. Perger 1802, Naples.
Av. FERDINANDUS IV UTRIUSQUE SICIL. REX P. F. A. Laurelled and cuirassed bust right; signature D. PERGER.
Rv. OB PVBLICA - VOTA EXAVDITA. Between Vesuvius, smoking under the sun, in the background and the river-god Sebeto, reclining on the left in the foreground, a priest sacrificing a bull on an altar, his arms outstretched towards the sun; on the sea, four mermaids sing and play music; in the exergue ADVENTUI EXOPTATO PP Æ V. ANNO (date).
D'Auria 67 - Ricciardi 69 ; Bronze - 119 g - 72 mm - 12 h
With a shiny brown patina, barely stained. Minor handling marks. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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