1976 Int'l Society of Postmasters Silvestro Lega Birth 150th Anniversary Sterling Silver Medal Franklin Mint
1976 Int'l Society of Postmasters Silvestro Lega Birth 150th Anniversary Sterling Silver Medal Franklin Mint
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✨ 1976 Italy Silver Medal – 150th Anniversary of Silvestro Lega’s Birth ✨
Sterling Silver Proof – First Day Cover – Franklin Mint
This sterling silver proof medal was issued in 1976 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Italian painter Silvestro Lega (1826–1895). Minted by The Franklin Mint and released by the International Society of Postmasters, the medal is paired with an official Italian stamp and First Day Cover.
Both medal and stamp were postmarked on December 7, 1976, in Modigliana, Lega’s birthplace.
🔹 Details:
- Obverse: Finely engraved portrait of Silvestro Lega based on his self-portrait
- Reverse: Commemorative bilingual inscription (English and French) honoring the 150th anniversary
- Stamp: Italian 170 Lire issue featuring Lega’s painting *The Visit* (c. 1868), released specifically for this occasion
- Postmark: First Day cancellation from Modigliana dated 7-12-1976, with a bust of Lega and artist’s tools
- Condition: Proof strike with mirror-like fields and frosted relief, preserved in its original folder with certificate and historical insert (English/French)
- Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
- Weight: Approx. 20 grams
- Diameter: Approx. 39 mm
- Minted by: The Franklin Mint (USA)
Silvestro Lega was a central figure in the Macchiaioli movement, Italy’s answer to Impressionism. This medal offers a lasting tribute to his artistry and cultural impact, ideal for collectors of Italian history, art, and numismatics.
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