Italy, Antonio Magliabecchi, a bronze portrait medal by M.A. di Gennaro, draped bust right, rev. Magliabecchi seated reading under a tree, figure representing a Greek philosopher in the distance, 45mm (BDM II, 240). Good extremely fine, attractive colour (£60-80)

Antonio Magliabecchi (1633-1714), bibliophile and librarian to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, born in Florence. His erudition was considerable, but his conceit and intolerance caused many bitter quarrels.