Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo Battle of the Centaurs

€138,423.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970-1976
TypeCollection medallions
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight40.24 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription Script: Latin
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#GMS-32
Obverse descriptionBattle of the Centaurs.
Obverse letteringP. MONASSI
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMedallion reverse has an image inspired by Michelangelo`s central design for Rome`s Capitoline Piazza. The lettering around the coin is in the style of Michelangelo`s own handwriting.
Reverse letteringBattle of the Centaurs - A difficult subject beautifully sculptured by a youth of sixteen -
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1970-1976)  - Prooflike - 4 029
ND (1970-1976) FM - Proof - 19 412
Catalog ID1172025410
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