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Tunisian Coins and Medals
The Miller Collection

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Starting price 150 CHF
Result 275 CHF

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Description

medal 1535ce Pb Att 927b, Bernh 158 RR vf/- 34.02 g.

Details

This rare and historically important cast lead medal of Charles V by Giovanni Bernardi depicts the capture of Tunis in 1535ce. On the obverse the laureate and armored Emperor is boldly given the title Africanus. On the reverse soldiers bring prisoners to the Emperor within a wreath border, 41mm. A later cast. Ex Baldwins 90:2060.