Italy, Papal State Lot 2 Medals 1550-1665 – later restrike

Collection of two historical Papal States bronze medals featuring Pope Julius III and Pope Alexander VII. 1. Pope Julius III (1550–1555) – Hilaritas Publica Weight: 29.0 g Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Pope Julius III wearing an elaborately decorated papal cope. Reverse: HILARITAS PVBLICA. Standing female allegorical figure holding a palm branch and cornucopia, with agricultural symbols and a small wreath. Historical design associated with the Jubilee of 1550. 2. Pope Alexander VII (1655–1667) – Canonisation of Saint Francis de Sales Weight: 29.0 g Obverse: Left-facing portrait of Pope Alexander VII wearing a camauro and decorated papal vestments. Reverse: Detailed interior of St Peter's Basilica in Rome, showing the solemn canonisation of Saint Francis de Sales in 1665. The scene depicts the Pope enthroned, surrounded by clergy and the architectural setting of Bernini's baldachin. Inscription: BEATO FRANCISCO EPISCOPO INTER SANTOS RELATO. Historical design by Gaspare Morone Mola. Reference for the medal type: Bartolotti E665b; Miselli 627; Modesti 138. Lot details Number of medals: 2 Material: Bronze Total weight: 58.0 g Condition: Brown and dark patina, detailed reliefs and visible signs of age and handling. The medals correspond to historical 16th- and 17th-century designs. Their actual striking dates have not been independently verified, and later restrikes are possible. Both medals are offered together as one lot. Please examine the photographs carefully. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.

Estimate:£208.41

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