the Papal State. 1690-1820 (3 medals)

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Lot of three historic Papal States bronze medals, dating 1690 to 1820, featuring Alexander VIII (1690, by Giovanni Ortolani), Benedictus XIII (1729, year VI, APOTHEOSIS IN LATERANO, by Ermenegildo Hamerani), and Pius VII (1820, by Giuseppe Girometti); not legal tender and showing typical age and patina.

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Lot of 3 historical papal medals from the Papal States.

1. Alexander VIII, 1690, year I of the pontificate.
Bronze medal by Giovanni Ortolani, commemorating victories over the Turks and the liberation of the Morea.
Reference: Miselli 269 / Voltolina 1089.

2. Benedict XIII, 1729, year VI.
Papal year medal on the occasion of the canonization of Saint John of Nepomuk.
Reverse with the inscription “APOTHEOSIS IN LATERANO.”
Engraver: Ermenegildo Hamerani.
Reference: Bartolotti E729 / Miselli 227.

3. Pius VII, 1820.
Papal year medal commemorating the discovery and official identification of the body of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Engraver: Giuseppe Girometti.
Reference: Patrignani 107 / Bertuzzi 159.

All three medals are historical collectibles and not legal tender.

The medals show normal signs of aging and wear and have an attractive aged patina.

See the photos for a good impression of the condition, details and craftsmanship.

Lot of 3 historical papal medals from the Papal States.

1. Alexander VIII, 1690, year I of the pontificate.
Bronze medal by Giovanni Ortolani, commemorating victories over the Turks and the liberation of the Morea.
Reference: Miselli 269 / Voltolina 1089.

2. Benedict XIII, 1729, year VI.
Papal year medal on the occasion of the canonization of Saint John of Nepomuk.
Reverse with the inscription “APOTHEOSIS IN LATERANO.”
Engraver: Ermenegildo Hamerani.
Reference: Bartolotti E729 / Miselli 227.

3. Pius VII, 1820.
Papal year medal commemorating the discovery and official identification of the body of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Engraver: Giuseppe Girometti.
Reference: Patrignani 107 / Bertuzzi 159.

All three medals are historical collectibles and not legal tender.

The medals show normal signs of aging and wear and have an attractive aged patina.

See the photos for a good impression of the condition, details and craftsmanship.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
the Papal State
Year/period and variation
1690-1820 (3 medals)
Precious metal
bronze
Condition
Ungraded
Number of items
3
BelgiumVerified
114
Objects sold
93.02%
Private

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