"Juan Paléologo, Byzantine Emperor. Uniface Medal Of Pîsanello"
JUAN PALEOLOGO, BYZANTINE EMPEROR. UNIFACE PISANELLO MEDAL. LARGE UNIFACE PLATE OF THE FAMOUS MEDAL, WHICH IS CONSIDERED THE FIRST MADE, DURING THE EMPEROR'S VISIT TO ITALY IN 1438, BY THE GREATEST OF RENAISSANCE MEDAL HOLDERS. CAST FROM A LATER AND DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE PERIOD MAY BE MADE IN THE 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY. THE CASTING IS OF HIGH QUALITY AND THE PATINA OF THE ANCIENT COIN IS VERY GOOD. SUSPENSION DRILL AT 12 O'CLOCK DIAMETER 93 MM. MAGNIFICENT PRESERVATION