ITALY, Savoy. Carlo Emanuele III, Duke of Savoy and King of Sardinia, 1730-1773. Medal (Bronze, 55 mm, 79.27 g, 12 h), by J. A. Dassier on the Carlo Emanuele's victories in the War of Polish Succession, 1739. CAR•EM•D•G•REX - SAR•CYP•ET IER• Bare-headed, draped and armoured bust of Carlo Emanuele facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. MINERVA DUX VICTORIA COMES (=Minerva leads and Victoria accompanies) Carlo Emanuele, in Roman arbor, standing facing, turned slightly to the right, with Minerva standing before him, her head turned towards his and her right arm around his shoulders, behind, Victoria flying to right, crowning him with a wreath held in her left hand; in the exergue, IAC•ANT•DASSIER F• /1739•. U.d.S. 2. Rare. Attractive and with a fine brown patina. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a Bon Vivant.