Lot no. 1631
ITALY - ITALIE
Naples, Ferdinand IV (1815-1816). Medal, laying of the foundation stone of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola in Naples, by Vincenzo Catenacci 1816, Naples.
Av. FERDINANDUS IV. UTRIUSQUE SICILIÆ REX P.F.A. Crowned head right.
Rv. IMPERIVM CERTA SIC SEDE LOCATVM. View of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Paola; in the exergue: XV. KAL. QVINTIL. / MDCCCXVI.
D'Auria 117 - Ricciardi 114; Bronze - 48 mm - 12 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded copy!
PCGS MS62RB (82141204).
Small circulation marks in the fields with the reliefs slightly browned but the original red colour remains. High relief. Superb to Fleur de coin.
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