ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Cast Æ Medal (72mm, 119.40 g, 12h). Bernini’s Design For St. Peter’s Square. Reverse by Gasparo Morone. Dated 1657. Good VF.

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Lot: 736. Estimated: $ 150

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Alexander VII. 1655-1667. Cast Æ Medal (72mm, 119.40 g, 12h). Bernini’s Design For St. Peter’s Square. Reverse by Gasparo Morone. Dated 1657. VATICANI · TEMPLI · AREA · PORTICIBVS · ORNATA, bust left, wearing camauro and mozzetta; · 1657 · on truncation of bust; ALEXAN · VII · P · M · in cartouche below / Aerial view of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica; below, FVNDAMENTA · EIVS/IN · MONTIBVS · SANCTIS on banner. Miselli 551. Brown surfaces, slight rubbing at high points, light pitting, holed for suspension. Good VF.

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Closing Date and Time: 2 August 2023 at 14:05:00 ET.

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