Italy, Papal State Lot 3 Medals 1683, 1694, 1717 – probably later strikes
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This lot contains three bronze commemorative medals of the Papal States, dated 1683, 1694 and 1717, probably later strikes, with a total weight of 100 g.
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Description from the seller
Collection of three historical Papal States commemorative bronze medals, featuring Popes Innocent XI, Innocent XII and Clement XI.
The designs date from the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
1. Pope Innocent XI – 1683 – Liberation of Vienna
Weight: 57.8 g
Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Pope Innocent XI, wearing a papal cap and richly decorated vestments.
Reverse: Palm wreath surrounding the inscription DEXTERA TVA DOMINE PERCVSSIT INIMICVM, with the date 1683 below.
Commemorates the liberation of Vienna from the Ottoman siege in 1683.
Engraver: Giovanni Hamerani.
Reference: Miselli 137.
2. Pope Innocent XII – 1694 – Customs House in Rome
Weight: 18.9 g
Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Innocent XII, Year V of his pontificate.
Reverse: Architectural depiction of the historic Customs House (Dogana di Terra) in Piazza di Pietra, Rome.
Inscription: QVAESTVS MAGNVS PIETAS CVM SVFFICIENTIA.
Reference: Lincoln 1554.
3. Pope Clement XI – 1717 – Virgin and Child
Weight: 23.3 g
Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Pope Clement XI, Year XVII of his pontificate.
Reverse: The Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus.
Inscription: VIRGO POTENS ORA PRO NOBIS.
The composition is based on a mosaic by Carlo Maratta in the Quirinal Palace.
Engraver: Ermenegildo Hamerani.
References: Bartolotti E717, Miselli 108, Lincoln 1665.
Lot details
Number of medals: 3
Total weight: 100.0 g
Material: Bronze / copper alloy appearance.
Condition: Brown and dark patina, detailed reliefs and visible signs of age and handling.
The medals correspond to historical types dated 1683, 1694 and 1717. Very probably are later restrikes
All three medals are sold together as one lot.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Collection of three historical Papal States commemorative bronze medals, featuring Popes Innocent XI, Innocent XII and Clement XI.
The designs date from the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
1. Pope Innocent XI – 1683 – Liberation of Vienna
Weight: 57.8 g
Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Pope Innocent XI, wearing a papal cap and richly decorated vestments.
Reverse: Palm wreath surrounding the inscription DEXTERA TVA DOMINE PERCVSSIT INIMICVM, with the date 1683 below.
Commemorates the liberation of Vienna from the Ottoman siege in 1683.
Engraver: Giovanni Hamerani.
Reference: Miselli 137.
2. Pope Innocent XII – 1694 – Customs House in Rome
Weight: 18.9 g
Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Innocent XII, Year V of his pontificate.
Reverse: Architectural depiction of the historic Customs House (Dogana di Terra) in Piazza di Pietra, Rome.
Inscription: QVAESTVS MAGNVS PIETAS CVM SVFFICIENTIA.
Reference: Lincoln 1554.
3. Pope Clement XI – 1717 – Virgin and Child
Weight: 23.3 g
Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Pope Clement XI, Year XVII of his pontificate.
Reverse: The Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus.
Inscription: VIRGO POTENS ORA PRO NOBIS.
The composition is based on a mosaic by Carlo Maratta in the Quirinal Palace.
Engraver: Ermenegildo Hamerani.
References: Bartolotti E717, Miselli 108, Lincoln 1665.
Lot details
Number of medals: 3
Total weight: 100.0 g
Material: Bronze / copper alloy appearance.
Condition: Brown and dark patina, detailed reliefs and visible signs of age and handling.
The medals correspond to historical types dated 1683, 1694 and 1717. Very probably are later restrikes
All three medals are sold together as one lot.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Italy, Papal State
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
Lot 3 Medals 1683, 1694, 1717 – probably later strikes
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
100 g
Number of objects
3
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