Umberto I (1878-1900). Gold medal, accession to the throne of Umberto I of Savoy, by Speranza 1878, Rome.

ITALY Umberto I (1878-1900). Gold Medal, Umberto I of Savoy ascends the throne, by Speranza 1878, Rome.
Obv. UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA - MARGHERITA DI SAVOIA REGINA. Bust attached facing left, the King with bare head, and the Queen laureate with an oak branch ; below signature SPERANZA.
Rev. QUESTA E’ LA FEDE DELLA MIA CASA QUESTA SARA’ LA MIA FORZA. In front of the throne where his helmet is placed, the King is standing, facing left, swearing on the constitution. In the background, in the nimbus, Carlo Alberto di Savoia and Vittorio Emanuele II as well as a Victory resting on the shield of Savoy and wearing a laurel wreath. Below : XIX GENNAIO MDCCCLXXVIII and signature SPERANZA.
Comandini 1878, p.709 - Martini cf. 3117 - Forrer V p.599; Gold - 243.63g - 69 mm - 12 h.
From Asta Finarte sale 786, May 7th to 9th 1991, N°805 (illustrated on the catalog’s cover)
NGC MS 61. Special strike. Minimal scratches on the reliefs and hairlines in the mirror fields. Spectacular. Very rare in gold. Uncirculated.