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Lot # 687
Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Extension and renovation of the port of Civitavecchia. Silver annual medal 1836 Year VI. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.50 mm, 32.48 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX AN VI Bust left with zucchetto and cope adorned with grapes and ears of grain and showy jewel button representing the Holy Spirit; below the shoulder cut, CERBARA IOSEPH F. Rev. CENTVMCELL VRBE AMPLIFICATA Turreted allegorical female figure of Civitavecchia seated on the left, indicating the new pier; in exergue, PORTV REDDITO TVTIORE; below, IOSE CERBARA EXCVD. Boccia 76. Bartolotti 1967, 836. Modesti 2009, 304. Patrignani 1929, 42. Small edge nick. Nearly Uncirculated. 2897 silver specimens minted.