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© whitegandalf
Medal - Centenary of the Unification of Italy
1961 year| Gold (.900) | 7 g | 22 mm |
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 1961 |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#78567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quadriga at gallop to the left, led by a woman (r Italy) holding a torch.
The quadriga runs upon a zodiacal belt.
Below, in the exergue, the name of the author and the title of gold.
Lettering:
1861 - 1961
ZECCA .900 GIAMPAOLI
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Comment
This medal was minted by the Italian Mint (IPZS) in 1961. Six medals were created all with same obverse and reverse but with different weight and/or diameters.These medals were sold or in an official mint package with all six medals together or in single package with the bigger medals.
