Kavel 7198

Genoa 1541 – Medal ‘Leone Leoni’s Tribute Medal’ (Att 6; Arm 164/8; Plon pl.XXXIX, 1; Kress 430; Bargello III, 711, 711a; MH 120; Humphris 38; Scher [Attwood], Currency of Fame, 50) - Obv. bearded bust of the Admiral to right, wearing armour, a trident behind his head, a dolphin below, ANDREAS DORIA P.P., rev self-portrait bust right, a galley behind his head, within a border of chains and shackles - bronze 42 mm - An excellent example of this rare double portrait medal, the flan slightly porous and slight scratching on reverse, good very fine