Medal - Pius V Naval battle of Lepanto

€138,704.00
LocationPapal States
Year1571
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight21.03 g
Diameter36 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeGianfederico Bonzagni
Reference(s) CNORP V#616, Lincoln#661
Obverse descriptionPope`s bust facing left.
Obverse letteringPIVS • V • GHSLERIVS • BOSCHEN • PONT • M • .F.P .
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene. Ships of the Holy League to the left with allegorical winged figure of victory, to the top god in clouds firing thunder bolts on the Ottoman fleet. To the far right view of harbour with towers. : on the left the Galee of the Lega Santa with the allegorical figure of the winged Victory holding the chalice and the astile Cross, at the top N.S. nimbato and cloud radiates the Turkish fleet, on the right, which sinks
Reverse letteringDEXTERA TVA DOM • PERCVSSIT • INIMICVM 1571
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1571  - -
Catalog ID3585607390
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