Historical Medals

ITALY, 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America, 1892, a bronzed-lead medal by A. Cappuccio after L. Pogliaghi, bust of Columbus facing three-quarters left in central medallion, standing figures to left and right, eagle below, rev. winged Victory and cherubs above fallen Indian warriors, 101mm (BDM I, 341). Very fine; suspension loop added at top £80-£100