Coins and Historical Medals

PAPAL STATES, Restoration of the Colosseum, 1806, a copper medal by T. Mercandetti, bust of Pius VII left wearing cap, cope and stole, rev. façade of the Colosseum, 68mm (Patrignani 45; Bartolotti 78; Weber 232). Minor die flaw at lower right on reverse, otherwise extremely fine or better, an impressive piece of architectural engraving £150-£200