Object Description
153 GIOVANNI LAMI (1697-1770), theologian and historian. President of the Biblioteca Riccardiana
Obv. Bust to right. Around, V . C . lOH . LAMIO . ACAD . APATH . PRAEF . B . M . ; below truncation, IO . LAPI
Rev. Pedestal with bust, books, papers, and an inkstand and pen, flanked by Minerva standing at left and tyche of Florence seated at right; both pointing towards bust. Around, PRAESIDIVM . ET . DVLCE . DECVS . MEVM; in exergue, lO . LAPI F .
Bronze, black patina, 88 mm. Brass rim
The obverse inscription refers to Lami's office as prefect of the Accademia degli Apatisti. See also no. 158.
Bibl.: Brescia i, p. 194, no. 1254.