D-15/1. Commemorative medal "Anna Davia" (1792)

Obverse

ANNAE DAVIAE VIRTVTI EXCELSAE -A. CINC.

Bust to the left, with long curly hair.

Medallist's monogram at the cut of the shoulder: A.CINC

Reverse

MERITO * SACRARVNT LIBVRNEN * AN * 1792.

Within a laurel wreath, crossed in the centre, a cithara, a wind instrument and a music sheet.

Comments

Anna Davia arrived at Leghorn in 1792, after many successes; she performed the Vendetta di Nino by A. Prati on the 30th of October, and was much admired. The citizens of Leghorn wanted to show their gratitude by dedicating this medal to her.

Specifications
Article: D-15/1
Type: Commemorative medal
Year: 1792
Country: Italy
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 37,8 mm

Reference: Voltolina #1746; Johnson 1990, II, #279; Niggl #532.