B-51/2. Commemorative medal on death of Vincenzo Bellini (1935)

Obverse

Head to the left

VINCENZO BELLINI NÉ A CATANE (SICILE) EN 1804 MORT À PUTEAUX PRES PARIS 1835

Medalier's mark: CAQUÉ. F. - LE VICOMTE DE SUSSY DIRT.

Reverse

Inside laurel wreath names of Bellini's operas: BIANCA E FERNANDO. / IL PIRATA. LA STRANIERA. / I CAPULETI ED MONTECCHI. / ZAIRA. LA SONNAMBULA. / NORMA. BEATRICE TENDA. / I PURITANI./ -

Comments

Note: incorrect date of birth!

Specifications

Article: B-51/2
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1835
Country: France
Designer: CAQUÉ Caetano Armand Augustin (1793-1881)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 52,0 mm
Edge: plain

Est. Value: $80
Reference: Niggl #296