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Sold on 21 February 1996

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Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

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№ 503

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21 February 1996

Hammer Price:
£18

Jean Battiste Lully, undated uniface cast bronze medal by Bernd Göbel, Halle, bust l., signed B G below, jean battiste lully 1632– 1687 around, 71mm (Niggl 3257). Extremely fine (£15-20)

Lully, Giovanni Battista (1632–1687). French composer, born in Florence of Italian parents, but residing in France from boyhood. He wrote many operas, as well as church music, dance music and pastorals.