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Lot 0407: TOMMASO MERCANDETTI BRONZE MEDAL OF LUIGI GALVANI

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Luigi Galvani, 1737 to 1798, Italian physician, physicist, biologist and philosopher, pioneer of bioelectromagnetics, and bioelectricity, bronze medal by Tommaso Mercandetti, 1888, on the centenary of the discovery of galvanism. The obverse features a draped bust right, in profile, ALOYSIVS GALVANVS. The reverse features a description in 3 lines: ANNO MDCCCLXXXVIII CENTESIMO A VI ELECTRICA ANIMANTIUM INVENTA CIVITAS BONONIENSIS. World Coins, Antique European Historical Medals.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
D: 2 5/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

November 26th, 2022

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$12.80