Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo (Battle of the Centaurs) ND (1970-1976) front Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo (Battle of the Centaurs) ND (1970-1976) back
Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo (Battle of the Centaurs) ND (1970-1976) photo
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Medallion - The Genius of Michelangelo Battle of the Centaurs ND

 
Silver (.925) 40.24 g 45 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Art medals
Years
1970-1976
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
40.24 g
Diameter
45 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#138423
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Medallion reverse has an image inspired by Michelangelo's central design for Rome's Capitoline Piazza. The lettering around the coin is in the style of Michelangelo's own handwriting.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Battle of the Centaurs
- A difficult subject beautifully sculptured by a youth of sixteen -

Designer: Piero Monassi

Edge

Plain with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: STERLING XXX 10341 THE GENIUS OF MICHELANGELO - 32

Comment

This is part of 1970s Franklin Mint production of The Genius of Michelangelo Sterling set. It includes 60 medals with great art works of Michelangelo.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1970-1976)  4029 - - - - - -
ND (1970-1976) FM 19412 - - - - - -

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