Italy. Savoia. Maria Giovanna Battista Savoia-Nemours, 1644-1724.). Medal 1677. (Bronze, 55.45 mm, 41,48 g) MAR IO BAP DVC SAB REG CYPRI Bust of the duchess right wearing a dress with a wide neckline, low puffed sleeves and bodice; hair curled on the forehead and gathered at the nape of the neck with strings of pearls and a fluttering veil; on the chest, a striking pendant. Rev. IN STIPITE REGNAT Flowering plant with long trunk and crown of bell-shaped flowers loaded with pistils (fritillary, an exotic plant); in the background, sky with 6 clouds and mountain landscape in the distance and partly rocky in the foreground. At the exergue, 1677. UdS XXIX, 2. Dark -brown patina. Very Fine. Rare.