Historical and Art Medals

Italy, 1927. Italy. Centenary of the Death of Alessandro Volta, a bronze medal by E. Boninsegna and R. Castelli for Lorioli and Castelli, Milan, bust left amid classical emblems, reverse winged angel amid classical figures, 60mm. Extremely fine

Egidio Boninsegna and Domenico Trentacoste were responsible for the new Italian coins issued in 1901 after the accession of King Victor Emanual III