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LOT 2696

World Commemorative Medals - Sicily - '1618' - Petrus Giron Medal 18th century A.D.

Obv: profile bust with PETRVS GYRON OSS DVX E VRENIAE COM X legend. Rev: rearing horse with PRIMVS ET IRE VIAM 1618 legend. Fair. Rare; possibly a later cast.(26.12 grams, 44 mm.).

Provenance

Acquired Bristol Auctions.
Property of a Kent gentleman.

Literature

See Volt. 878; see Siciliano 15.

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LOT 2696

World Commemorative Medals - Sicily - '1618' - Petrus Giron Medal

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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