Benedict XIV, Prospero Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to1758. Medal 1749 by O. Hamerani on the enrichement of Capitoline Museum. (Silver, 39 mm, 26.12 g, 12 h) BENED•XIV• - PONT•MAX•A•IX Bust of Benedict XIV to right, wearing camauro and mozzetta. Rev. AMPLIORI•BONAR•ARTIVM•INCREMENTO The Genius of the Arts advancing left through a museum, holding victoriola and cornucopiae. On the exergue in two lines, CAPITOLIO PICTVRIS DECORATO. Modesti Annuale 227. Bartolotti E 749. Patrignani, 27b. Patrignani 26. Spink 1829. Somewhat brushed, otherwise, about extremely fine. Rare in silver, only 384 pieces minted. Ex Leu web 27, 9 September 2023, lot 2886. Ex Solidus E-Auction 33, 15 September 2018, lot 183 and ex Ranieri 4, 26 October 2012, lot 819.