Papal States. 1662 – Alexander VII – Bronzen pauselijke medaille – Galloro (Ariccia) – Miselli 593

Papal States – Pope Alexander VII (1655–1667) – Bronze medal, 1662 – Galloro / Ariccia – Miselli 593 – R2

Special and rare historical bronze papal medal of Pope Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi), featuring a depiction of the church Santa Maria delle Grazie di Galloro in Ariccia, connected with the famous architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Obverse:
Detailed bust of Pope Alexander VII facing left, with papal tiara and richly decorated robe, surrounded by a Latin inscription.

Reverse:
Architectural depiction of the church Santa Maria delle Grazie di Galloro, with Latin inscriptions.

Characteristics:

- Country: Papal States (Italy)
- Pope: Alexander VII (1655–1667)
- Year of the original type: 1662
- Material: Bronze
- Weight: 65.3 grams
- Diameter: about 65 mm
- Catalog reference: Miselli 593
- Rarity of the type: R2

Authenticity and historical features:

This specimen shows strong similarities with documented historical original examples of the same type.

The design, the iconographic details, the execution of the relief, the weight and the dimensions conform to the known characteristics of this historical medal.

The dark patina and visible signs of age also fit the historical character of the object.

There are no clear deviations in the design visible that would indicate a divergent medal type. The exact manufacturing date of this specific piece has not been independently established.

Condition:

Well-preserved specimen with a beautiful and clear relief, dark patina and visible signs of age. Small historical or later perforation at the top.

A special collector’s object for enthusiasts of rare papal medals, the history of the Papal States, and Italian Baroque art.

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