D-47/7. Centenary of Donizetti commemorative medal (1897)

Obverse

A RICORDO DELLE ONORANZE CENTENARIE A GAETANO DONIZETTI . BERGAMO 1897 [In memory of honors to Gaetano Donizetti's centenary]

Bergamo's church

Mintmark at bottom: JOHNSON - MILANO

 

Reverse

BERGAMO / 1797 / 1897

The Muse plucking a twig, lyra

Medallist's name at bottom: G.CHIATTONE DIS. - A.C.INC

Specifications
Article: D-47/7
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1897
Country: Italy
Mint: Stefano Johnson, Milan
Designer: CHIATTONE Giuseppe (1865-1954)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 61,0 mm

Est. Value: $65
Reference: Niggl #561