Christopher Eimer
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Medals
Reference:5665 Virgil and the Capture of Gaul, c. 1500
Draped bust of Virgil to right. /
Figure of Victory standing upon arms, to the side of which is the captive figure of Gallia.
By Valero Belli.
Silver, cast. 22 mm.
Condition: Very Fine
Notes:
A particularly pleasing specimen of a Valerio Belli medal, and rarely seen in silver. Almost all of those recorded by Attwood are in bronze or lead.
References:
Attwood 334/333.