Lot 1177
Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes
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Description
Ferdinand IV, King of the Sicilies, bronzed proof medal in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, 48mm, (57.8 grams), 1799, obv. Ferdinand IV bust to left, rev. View of Naples, Cardinal leading a column of soldiers against fleeing rebels, dated 1799, (Pollard 18 [p.288-289], Eimer 908, BHM 479, Fearon 250.8, MH 489). Red-brown patina, FDC.
Ex. A.H. Baldwin, London. This medal commemorates the restoration of Ferdinand IV, king of the Two Sicilies (and I of Naples) in July 1799. 300 bronzed medals were struck.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200