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Lot # 666
Clement XII, Lorenzo Corsini of Florence. Pope from 1730 to 1740. Pontifical Charity in favor of childhood. Silver medal, about 1735. By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 36.40 mm, 23.83 g). CLEMENS XII PONT M Bust left, with tiara and cope adorned with the Blessed Virgin and Child and diamond-shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, OT HAMERANI. Rev. NON QVAERIT QVAE SVA SVNT Pontifical Charity sitting on rock, nursing a poor child and supporting another. Beaded border. Patrignani 1939, 54. Venuti p. 359, n. 12. Börner 1352. Attractively toned. Small edge nicks resulting from previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 481.