Italy, Papal State Lot 3 Medals 1655, 1669, 1783 (No reserve price)

Collection of three historical bronze Papal States medals featuring Popes Pius VI, Alexander VII and Clement IX. 1. Pope Pius VI – 1783 – Vatican Sacristy Weight: 22.3 g Obverse: Left-facing portrait of Pope Pius VI, Year IX of his pontificate. Reverse: Detailed architectural view of the new sacristy of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Inscription: SACRARIVM BASIL VATICANAE A FVNDAMENTIS EXTRVCTVM AN MDCCLXXXIII. Engraver: Ferdinando Hamerani. References: Bartolotti E783; Modesti 261. 2. Pope Alexander VII – 1655 – Christ the Redeemer Weight: 16.1 g Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Alexander VII, Year I of his pontificate. Reverse: Left-facing bust of Jesus Christ. Inscription: VIVO EGO IAM NON EGO. Commemorates the beginning of the pontificate and the ceremonial possession of the Lateran. 3. Pope Clement IX – 1669 – Canonisation of Two Saints Weight: 20.8 g Obverse: Portrait of Clement IX, Year III of his pontificate. Reverse: Saint Peter of Alcantara and Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, kneeling on clouds beneath the Holy Spirit. Inscription: ADDITVM ECCLESIAE MVNIMEN ET DECVS. The reverse composition was designed by the celebrated Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini and executed by medallist Gaspare Morone Mola. Historical event: Canonisation of the two saints in 1669. Lot details - Number of medals: 3 - Total weight: 59.2 g - Material: Bronze - Historical medal types: 1655, 1669 and 1783 - Condition: Brown and dark patina, visible details, with signs of age and handling The exact striking dates and authenticity of these specimens have not been independently verified. Sold together as one lot of three medals. Please carefully examine all photographs. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.

Estimate:£20.02

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