Pius VI (1775-99) Anno XVII Bronze Medal

Bronze medal of Pope Pius VI, Anno XVII, 1791, depicting the figure of Ceres by an irrigation system. Around, AGRO POMPTIN COLONIS REST. By Giovanni Hamerani. Nice mahogany patination. An example of this medal--inferior with rusted dies--sold for Euro 320,00 ($431) plus a 15% buyer's premium in April 2010.