Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, β medal for the birth of
bronze medal,65 mm in diameter. Minted in Naplesin occasion of the birth of Francis of Bourbon, Duke of Calabria. Artists:Michele Laudicina e Andrea Cariello.Obverse: FERDINANDVS II.ET MARIA CHRISTINA REGNI VTR.SICIL.R.R. Jugate busts, right, of the king andqueen Marie Christine; below: B.CICCARELLI M.P. Lower part: V.CATENACCI DIR. M.LAUDICINA F.Reverse: PERENNITATIS PIGNVS.Female figure with mural crown, representing the City of Naples, seated to the left, resting right hand on shield with rampant horse emblem, with left hand holding laurel wreath to crown the royal child, presented by a winged genie. Underneath: FRANCISCVS DVX CALABRIΓ NATVS / XVII KAL.FEB.ANN. / MDCCCXXXVI. Exergue: V.CATENACCI INV. B. CICCARELLI M.P. A.CARIELLO F.(Ref.Ricciardi 163.DβAuria 188) Read More