English: Italy, Medal of the Sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
D. = 34 mm. Bronze Medallion.
Head r., around: "ANTONIO CANOVA"/ Encircled by an uroborus: 3 lines under hat of Pallas "AL SECOLO DECIMO NONO", head of Mercury below. ANS # 1940.100.1049. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession # 67.219.2
Condition: EXTREMELY FINE high relief. On the reverse with a tiny edge nick at 7 o'clock, and a light edge bump at 1 o'clock.
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