Lot 2522
Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Italy, Bologna, Antoine Pirrenot (1516-1586), Bishop of Arras (1538 and Cardinal 1561); later cast bronze medal from the original of c.1559-1560, 61mm., by Leone Leoni (1509-1590), obv. bust to right of Perrenot, rev. Durate, the ship of Ulysses nearing a rock on which Sirens are playing with various instruments. Very fine and rare.
Made before 1561 when Antoine Perrenot became cardinal Granvelle
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $210