Alexander VII, Fabio Chigi of Siena. Pope from 1655 to 1667. Canonization of Francis de Sales. Bronze annual medal (first version, with tiara) 1665 Year XI. By Gaspare Morone. (Bronze, 41.13 mm, 27.76 g). ALEXAN VII PONT MAX AN XI Bust left with moustache and goatee wearing tiara and decorated cope with papal insignia and jewel button representing the Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, G M. Rev. BEATO FRANCISCO EPISCOPO INTER SANTOS RELATO on cartouche. Interior of the Vatican Basilica with scene of the canonization of St. Francis de Sales. In the background, the Pope enthroned surrounded by two rows of cardinals; above, the Dove of the radiant Holy Spirit; in the foreground, the columns of Bernini's canopy. Miselli 2003, 626. Bartolotti 1967, 665 a. Modesti 2007, 137. Lincoln 1228. Extremely Fine.
The scene on reverse has a great panoramic effect.