Alexander VIII, Pietro Vito Ottoboni of Venice. Pope from 1689 to 1691. Sweetness of the Pope's customs. Silver medal 1690 Year I. By Giovanni Hamerani. (Silver, 30.31 mm, 13.41 g). ALEXAN VIII PONT M A I Bust with moustache and goatee right wearing tiara and cope adorned with St. Brunone insignia and decorations; under the shoulder cut, HAMERAN. Rev. SVAVITATE Thurible decorated with insignia Ottoboni amidst a cloud of incense; in exergue, 1690. Miselli 2001, 266. Martinori p. 22. Deep cabinet tone. Small edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. An absolutely stunning piece with steely surfaces complimented by a medley of colorful silhouette toning. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 356.