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Rocher balayé par le vent - Federico Landi et Placidia Spinola

Location Compiano, Principality of
Year
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description A tall rock rising from turbulent waves in the center of the field, battered by wind emanating from a personified wind face at the left. A flying ribbon inscribed AVVESTRO PESAR curves above the rock in high relief, with storm clouds visible in the upper right. The entire scene is enclosed within a beaded inner border, with a Latin legend running around the outer rim.
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Reverse description A quartered heraldic shield displaying the combined arms of the Landi and Spinola families, surmounted by a princely crown. Two nude female caryatid figures flank the shield as supporters on either side. A Latin legend encircles the entire composition within the rim.
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