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**Item Specifics:**
- Composition: Cast Bronze (Ae Fuso)
- Diameter: Approx. 105 mm (Monumental scale)
- Year: 1768
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy (Bologna)
- Sculptor/Engraver: Signed \"N.T.\" (Nicola Toselli)**Description:**
For your consideration is a historically significant and exceptionally rare 18th-century cast bronze portrait medal commemorating Padre Floriano \"Bernardino\" Toselli (1699–1768). Padre Toselli was a renowned Franciscan Capuchin friar, Scotist theologian, and lead librarian in Bologna, celebrated for his expansive bibliographies of monastic authors.- Obverse text: \"PADRE BERNARDO TOSELLI CAPPVCCINO SVA ETA\' 67\"
- Obverse design: An exquisite, highly detailed high-relief profile portrait of the tonsured friar sporting a long, natural beard and wearing a traditional hooded cassock.
- Maker Attribution: Cast by Italian sculptor Nicola Toselli (an active contemporary and likely relative of the friar).**Condition:**
Beautiful, rich historic dark brown patina. High points show excellent preservation of detail. No heavy gauges or harsh cleanings. (Note to buyers: Please see photos carefully to judge exact edge conditions, weight, and surface qualities for yourself). **Shipping & Handling:**
Will be shipped securely tracked and fully insured. International buyers welcome via International Shipping.
