Lot 785
785
Clement XIV, 1772, by Filippo Cropanese, bust right, wearing tiara and piviale, A.IV, signed CROPANESE on truncation, rev. DEVS NOVA FAEDERA SANCIT, the baptism of the Spanish Infanta, 37mm. (Bart.772; L.1922; Ma.506; Pat.11), very fine, old toning
Clement XIV, 1772, by Filippo Cropanese, bust right, wearing tiara and piviale, A.IV, signed CROPANESE on truncation, rev. DEVS NOVA FAEDERA SANCIT, the baptism of the Spanish Infanta, 37mm. (Bart.772; L.1922; Ma.506; Pat.11), very fine, old toning

Details
Clement XIV, 1772, by Filippo Cropanese, bust right, wearing tiara and piviale, A.IV, signed CROPANESE on truncation, rev. DEVS NOVA FAEDERA SANCIT, the baptism of the Spanish Infanta, 37mm. (Bart.772; L.1922; Ma.506; Pat.11), very fine, old toning

Lot Essay

The annual medal for 1772 celebrates the baptism of the Spanish prince Charles, son of Charles III. The Pope was represented at the baptism ceremony in Madrid by the king himself. Bartolotti notes 432 medals in silver.

See also colour plate