B-51/6. Commemorative medal (1876)

Obverse

Head to the left

A VINCENZO BELLINI CREATORE D'ITALICHE MELODIE *MDCCCLXXVI* [To Vincenzo Bellini, the creator of Italian melody]

Medfalier's mark: F.SPERANZA

Reverse

* / LA PATRIA / SUPERBA DI AVERGLI DATO I NATALI / GELOSA DI CUSTODIRNE LE OSSA / NEL RICHIAMO / DELLE VENERATE RELIQUIE / TRIBUTA ONORANZE SUPREME [The proud homeland of having given birth to him jealous of guarding his bones in the recall of the venerable relics tribute supreme honors]

Specifications
Article: B-51/6
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1876
Country: Italy
Designer: SPERANZA Filippo (1848-1903)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 56,0 mm

Est. Value: $80
Reference: Niggl #303