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Parma. Maria Luigia gold "Taro River Bridge" Medal 1818-Dated MS63 NGC, Bram-1811, cf. Julius-3640 (there, in silver). 41mm. 42.10gm. (Weight of 12 ducats). By Giovanni Antonio Santarelli. A fetching example of this commemorative type, struck to celebrate the completion of the new Taro River bridge. The obverse bears the portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma and former Empress of the French through her marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte, while the reverse depicts a river scene of the Taro with the new bridge featuring prominently in the center. Struck upon an appealing sun-gold planchet carrying vibrant luster throughout, Maria's portrait produced in exceptional high relief and exquisite detail.

Ex. Frühwald TOP3 Auction 2 (September 2017, Lot 95)

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 41mm


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2022
10th Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 20
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 10, 2022 for: $13,200.00
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