Alexander VII, Fabio Chigi of Siena. Pope from 1655 to 1667. Canonization of Francis de Sales. Bronze annual medal (second version, with camauro) 1665 Year XI. By Gaspare Morone. (Bronze, 43.34 mm, 28.88 g). ALEXAN VII PONT MAX AN X Bust left with moustache and goatee wearing camauro, mozzetta and decorated stole; under the shoulder cut, MDCLXV GM. 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, 627. Bartolotti 1967, 665 b. Modesti 2007, 138. Lincoln 1229 var.(date 1666). Extremely Fine.
Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 279.
The scene on reverse has a great panoramic effect.