Rossini, Gioacchino. (1792–1868)
Portrait Medal
1892 Portrait medal of the important composer, signed Johnson–Milano. Recto shows Rossini in profile to right with "Gioacchino Rossini" to left and right; verso reads: "Pesaro nel primo centenario Rossiniano / Feste del Luglio-Agosto 1892 / Per cura del comitato ordinatore." 1 3/8 inches (35 mm.) Rare. Not in Niggl, although apparently a variant of Niggl 1702–1706. (17140)Ephemera Classical Music