 Francesco Redi Medal, 1684. Bronze cast, 87.9mm. By Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi. Freeman 451, Storer 2977, Brettauer 951, Molinari 145. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Obv. Robed bust of doctor, poet, naturalist and philosopher r., court physician to Grand Dukes Ferdinando II and Cosimo III d'Medici. Rev. Minerva unveils Nature before Temple of Health. Dark brown patina. (Est. $500-$600)
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