Another Italian Piece, Benedict Xlll 1720's

JRocco

This is a crude piece that I can not seem to find much about.
This is approximately 30-32mm's and I believe it is bronze.
I purchased this from the same German seller as the Sergius ll piece I
posted in another thread.
Any input is appreciated.

STLNATS

I saw this piece on ebay recently but also was unable to find it in either the Lincoln or Mazio catalogues or the several others available to me so decided to pass on it. I agree the fabric is quite crude and the reverse is unlike anything I can find. It almost looks like a depiction of the last supper, but I just couldn't tie it down. It almost looks cast and I wonder if it is a "pilgrim's token" or some other type of souvenir. Sorry I can't be of more help on this one....

Iosephus

This piece is listed in the Miselli volume, n. 188. No real description other than that it shows the Last Supper. The obverse can be traced to another papal medal (n. 186 in Miselli), which was issued to commemorate the pontiff's taking possession of the Lateran Basilica (Sept. 24, 1724). The book has only one collection example listed, being at a museum in Milan. The one pictured in the book also looks like a crude casting taken from a struck medal, such as the one here. It does not provide any information about where the reverse might be from. STLNATS is probably right about it being some sort of souvenir or such for a trip to Rome, especially with the "ROMA" at the bottom of the reverse.

STLNATS

Thanks for the info Joe. I think I have a copy of Miselli around here somewhere so now have an edge to work on!

JRocco

Let me just say Thank you also and it looks like I need to pursue a few reference books.