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Lot # 671
Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. Universal Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Silver medal 1750 Year IVB (Jubilee). By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 40.62 mm, 37.73 g). BENED XIV PONT MAX A IVB Bust right with tiara, cope decorated with spirals plant and diamond shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. FLVENT A DEVM OMNES GENTES Façade of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the left side; below in the foreground, the She-Wolf with the Twins in a garden; above, a flying angel with a trumpet holding a plaque on which IN SPLENDORE STELLARVM. Patrignani 1939, 48c. Mazio 467. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Small die break. Extremely Fine. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 509. According to the Catholic Church the Jubilee represents the year of the remission of sins, reconciliation, conversion and sacramental penance.