Lot # 649 - Urban VII, Giambattista Castagna of Rome. Pope from 15 to 27 September 1590. The untimely death of the Pope. Silver medal 1590 Year I. Restrike by Hamerani, late 17th century, inspired by the medal of M. A. Balla. (Silver, 41.91 mm, 23.20 g). VRBANVS VII PONT MAX ANNO I M D L XXXX Bare-headed bust to left with cope decorated with Crucified Jesus and a Saint. Rev. SIC LVCEAT LVX VESTRA Jewish candelabrum with seven branches on the top of a small mountain. Modesti 2006, 898. A. Patrignani, The "Corpus" of Pontifical Medals (1404-1939) Part one, in, "Bollettino del Circolo Numismatico Napoletano" n°1/1951, p. 64. Armand II, 141, D. Deep cabinet tone. Edge nicks resulting from previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 166. This medal is a remake of the specimen coined by Michele Angelo Balla (Modesti IV, 897), executed about a century later. It shows therefore the same representations, but a slightly larger diameter. Moreover the date on the obverse is in Roman numerals and the small mountain under the candelabrum is different. Given the characteristics, the shape of the edges and the images reported by early scholars of papal medals, the coinage of these specimens should have been redone towards the end of the 17th century by Hamerani engravers (cf. A. Modesti).

Lot # 650 - Urban VIII, Maffeo Barberini of Florence. Pope from 1623 to 1644. Restoration of the Baptistry in the Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano. Bronze annual medal 1637 Year XIIII. By Gaspare Mola. (Bronze, 42.04 mm, 25.06 g). VRBANVS VIII PON MAX A XIIII Bare-headed bust right with cope decorated with arabesques; below the bust, GASP MOL. Rev. ORNATO CONST LAVACRO ET INSTAVRATO Interior of the Baptistry of Constantine in the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano; in exergue, ROMAE. Miselli 2003, 289. Bartolotti 1967, p. 37. Modesti 2007, 104 var. (different cope). Late cast. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 226. The Baptistry, which is thought to have been founded by emperor Constantine, was for centuries the only baptismal font in Rome and underwent various renovations over the centuries.

Lot # 651 - Urban VIII, Maffeo Barberini of Florence. Pope from 1623 to 1644. The Vatican Armory. Bronze annual medal 1639 Year XVI. By Gaspare Mola. (Bronze, 43.14 mm, 30.48 g). VRBANVS VIII PON MAX A XVI Bare-headed bust right with cope decorated with arabesques and showy jewel button; under the bust, GASP MOLO. Rev. bee PACIS INCOLVMITATI View of the interior of the Vatican Armory; in exergue, ROMAE. Miselli 2003, 306/b. Bartolotti 1967, 639. Modesti 2007, 106. Late cast. Extremely Fine. 150 bronze specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 227. Urban VIII, concerned about the wars pervading Italy and Europe, thought of strengthening the papal army by identifying a place to set up the armoury so that weapons could be easily reached by soldiers in case of fighting within the walls. For this purpose, some rooms under the Library were converted. This medal was the last "annual" executed by Gaspare Mola, as he died in January 1640.

Lot # 652 - Innocent X, Giovanni Battista Pamphilj of Rome. Pope from 1644 to 1655. The construction of Santa Agnese Church. Bronze medal 1654 Year X. By Gaspare Morone. (Bronze, 39.75 mm, 25.37 g). INNOCEN X PONT MAX A X Bearded bust left with camauro and mozzetta; under the bust, G M. Rev. AGNETI VIRGINI ET MARTYRI SACRVM in five lines within oak leaves wreath. Miselli 2003, 489. Lincoln 1137. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 253. The medal celebrates the laying of the foundation stone of the Church of S. Agnese in 1654.

Lot # 653 - 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.

Lot # 654 - 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.

Lot # 655 - Clement IX, Giulio Rospigliosi of Pistoia. Pope from 1667 to 1669. The takeover of San Giovanni in Laterano Basilica. Silver medal 1667 Year I. By Gaspare Morone. (Silver, 32.63 mm, 14.50 g). CLEM IX PONT MAX A I Bust right wearing camauro, mozzetta and decorated stole. Rev. IPSE DOMINVS POSSESSIO EIVS within ornamented table. Agnus Dei crouched with banner between two olive trees; above, the Dove of the radiant Holy Spirit; in exergue, 1667. Miselli 2003, 679. RZ 284. Lincoln 1251 var. (bronze). A detailed, handsome portrait. Extremely Fine. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 284.

Lot # 656 - Innocent XI, Benedetto Odescalchi of Como. Pope from 1676 to 1689. Election to the Pontificate. Silver annual medal 1677 Year I. By Giovanni Hamerani. (Silver, 29.29 mm, 16.12 g). INNOCEN XI PON MAX AN I Bust with moustache and goatee left, wearing tiara and cope decorated with a scene of Jesus giving the keys to St. Peter, a prancing lion and a showy jewel button; under the shoulder cut, HAMERANO. Rev. SALVA NOS DOMINE Jesus walks on the water rippled by waves, rescuing St. Peter; in the background, the Apostles on a boat invoking help. Miselli 2001, 97. Bartolotti 1967, 677. Modesti 2007, 154. Edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Extremely rare, only 266 silver pieces minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 323.

Lot # 657 - Innocent XI, Benedetto Odescalchi of Como. Pope from 1676 to 1689. Quadripartite alliance against the Turks. Bronze annual medal 1684 Year VIII. By Giovanni Hamerani. (Bronze, 36.81mm, 22.32 g). INNOC XI PONT M AN VIII Bust with moustache and goatee right wearing tiara and cope richly adorned with arabesques; under the bust, HAMERANVS F. Rev. IN SAECVLVM STABIT The Church standing to right holding in hand triple cross and keys; at sides, two putti on clouds holding up a small temple and a tiara. Miselli 2001, 143. Bartolotti 1967, 684. Modesti 2007, 161. Thin flan fracture. Nearly uncirculated. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 340. The medal is the same as the previous year but the pontifical year on obverse has been changed from year VII to year VIII.

Lot # 658 - 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.

Lot # 659 - Innocent XII, Antonio Pignatelli of Spinazzola. Pope 1691-1700. Charitable works of the Pope in favor of the poor. Bronze medal 1694 Year III. By Beatrice Hamerani. (Bronze, 85.83 mm, 126.10 g). INNOCEN XII PONT OPT MAX A III Bust of Innocent XII to right with camauro, mozzetta and stole; below the shoulder cut, Beatrix Hamerana. Rev. SINVM SVVM APERVIT EGENIS Pelican on pedestal with Pignatelli coat of arms and date 1694; with its beak it opens its chest and with the blood it feeds its young on the ground; behind them, a wooded landscape with a building to the right and mountains in the background; in the sky a flight of birds. Vannel-Toderi p. 24, fig 15. Miselli 2001, 310. Bildt p. 152. Forrer II, p. 394. Lincoln 1545. An Extremely Fine original cast with brown patina. Ex Tkalec May 7, 2008 part II, lot 370. Beatrice Hamerani (1679-1704) daughter of Giovanni Martino Hamerani and sister of Ermenegildo, was a medalist and worked on wax. She produced some medals, including this one, now considered very rare and this specimen is one of the best known and the sole with a complete signature. The reverse allegory of the medal can be found on some coins of this Pope who was called the father of the poor.

Lot # 660 - Clement XI, Giovanni Francesco Albani of Urbino. Pope from 1700 to 1721. Election to the Pontificate. Bronze medal 1700 (Year I). Engraver Ermenegildo Hamerani. (Bronze, 52.42 mm, 57.13 g). CLEMENS XI PONT OPT MAX Bust right with tiara and cope decorated with arabesques and Albani insignia; on the shoulder cut, HERMENEGILDVS and below, HAMERANVS. Rev. FACTVS EST PRINCIPATVS SVPER HVMERVM EIVS Jesus bent, on stony ground, by the weight of the cross, ascending towards Calvary. approuching clouds in the sky. Miselli 1997, 11. Forrer II, p. 395. Lincoln 1589. Mazio 380. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec May 7, 2008 part II, lot 389. The medal refers to the humility of the Pope who, in spite of the cardinals’ wishes, refused to wear the tiara for three days. Ermenegildo Hamerani minted this medal at the age of seventeen.

Lot # 661 - Clement XI, Giovanni Francesco Albani of Urbino. Pope from 1700 to 1721. Restoration of the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles. Silver medal 1702 by Giovanni Hamerani. (Silver, 45.05 mm, 31.81 g) CLEM XI PONT OPT M Bust to right with triregnum and cope on which St. Clement pope martyred; on shoulder cut, OPVS HAMERANI. Rev. AVXILIVM MEVM A DOMINO The plan of the Church of the Holy Apostles; on the exergue, NOVA BASILICA SS XII APOST MDCCII. Miselli p. 43, 25. Ampach 6189. Bartolotti p. 113. Extremely Fine.

Lot # 662 - Innocent XIII, Michelangelo Conti of Poli. Pope from 1721 to 1724. In commemoration of the election to the Papal Throne. Silver annual medal 1721 Year I. By Ermenegildo Hamerani. (Silver, 31.38 mm, 14.30 g). INNOCEN XIII P M A I Bust right with tiara and cope embellished by the ride of possession and flying angel with trumpet; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. CONSTITVI TE PRINCIPEM St. Michael the Archangel radiated, holding scales and short and wavy sword defeating and pushing the devil back to hell. Bartolotti 1967, 721. Miselli 1997, 158 a. Not in Lincoln, but cf. n. 1688 var. (only in bronze). Attractively toned with a beautiful portrait. Edge nicks resulting from previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Only 288 pieces minted in silver. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 429.

Lot # 663 - Benedetto XIII, born Pietro Francesco Orsini (1724-1730). Prize bronze medal by E. e G. Hamerani for the San Luca Academy, without date, but 1725. (Bronze, 43.8 mm, 28.03 g). BENEDICT XIII PONT MAX Bust of the Pope right with triregnum and cope richly adorned with embroidery and a striking jewelled button; under the shoulder cut, HAMERANI F. Rov. Saint Luke sitting on a stool in the act of painting the image of the Madonna and Child on canvas; at right, ox; high up in the clouds, Madonna and Child; below, HAMERANO E. Miselli n. 209. Lincoln n. 1701. Venuti n. XXIV. Extremely Fine.

Lot # 664 - Clement XII, Lorenzo Corsini of Florence. Pope from 1730 to 1740. The restoration of the Arch of Constantine. Silver annual medal 1733 Year III. By Ermenegildo and Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 33.86 mm, 21.98 g). CLEMENS XII PONT M A III Bust right with camauro, mozzetta and stole decorated with arabesques. Rev. OB MEMOR CHRISTIAN SECVRIT REST The Arch of Constantine; in exergue, MDCCXXXIII; below, O H at sides of the capitoline she-wolf. Modesti 2007, 211. Bartolotti 1967, 733. Lincoln 1784. Mazio 440. Patrignani 1939, 21. Attractively toned. Edge nicks resulting from previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Only 432 specimens minted in silver. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 476.

Lot # 665 - Clement XII, Lorenzo Corsini of Florence. Pope from 1730 to 1740. The new porch on the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. Bronze medal 1733 Year III. By Ottone Hamerani. (Bronze, 72.38 mm, 152.42 g). CLEMENS XII PONT MAX AN III Bust of the Pope blessing to right wearing tiara and showy cope embellished with spirals plant, the Pope insignia and St. Andrew Corsini, tied up by a striking diamond shaped jewel button; on the cope cut, OTTO HAMERANI F. Rev. ADORATE DOMINVM IN ATRIO SANCTO EIVS Frontal view of S.John in Lateran; on the tympanum, the Corsini coat of arms; upon the architrave, the inscription CLEM XII P M AN III CHRISTO SALVATORI ET SS IOAN BAPT ET EV; below, the plan of the new portico and the inscription LATERAN BASIL PORTICVS; in exergue, MDCCXXXIII; below, on the frame, ALEX GALILAEVS ARCH INV. Patrignani 1939, 19. Mazio 441. Venuti p. 361, 19. Börner 1346. Thin fracture of the reverse die. Choice Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 477.

Lot # 666 - Clement XII, Lorenzo Corsini of Florence. Pope from 1730 to 1740. Pontifical Charity in favor of childhood. Silver medal, about 1735. By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 36.40 mm, 23.83 g). CLEMENS XII PONT M Bust left, with tiara and cope adorned with the Blessed Virgin and Child and diamond-shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, OT HAMERANI. Rev. NON QVAERIT QVAE SVA SVNT Pontifical Charity sitting on rock, nursing a poor child and supporting another. Beaded border. Patrignani 1939, 54. Venuti p. 359, n. 12. Börner 1352. Attractively toned. Small edge nicks resulting from previous mounting, otherwise, Uncirculated. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 481.

Lot # 667 - Clement XII, Lorenzo Corsini of Florence. Pope from 1730 to 1740. Pontifical Charity in favor of childhood. Gilt bronze medal, about 1735. By Ottone Hamerani. (Gilted bronze, 36.93 mm, 23.48 g). CLEMENS XII PONT M Bust left, with tiara and cope adorned with the Blessed Virgin and Child and diamond-shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, OT HAMERANI. Rev. NON QVAERIT QVAE SVA SVNT Pontifical Charity sitting on rock, nursing a poor child and supporting another. Beaded border. Patrignani 1939, 54. Venuti p. 359, n. 12. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Nomisma auction 55, April 4, 2017, lot 1534.

Lot # 668 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. The Pope Virtues. Bronze medal 1740. By Ottone Hamerani. (Bronze, 39.52 mm, 26.89 g). BENEDICTVS XIV PONT MAX Bust right with camauro, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Holy Cross; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. IVDICABIT IN AEQVITATE The Church with Tiara holds scales and crosier with Christogram crushing some snakes on the ground; in exergue, MDCCXL; below, the capitoline She-Wolf (Hamerani workshop emblem). Patrignani 1939, 2. Mazio 452. Venuti p. 363, n. 1. Nearly Uncirculated. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 493.

Lot # 669 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. Mausoleum of Maria Clementina Sobieska. Bronze annual medal 1743 Year III. Engravers Ermenegildo and Ottone Hamerani. (Bronze, 34.84 mm, 15.91g). BENED XIV PONT M A III Bust right with camauro, mozzetta and stole embellished with the Holy Cross. Rev. MEMORIAE M CLEM M BRIT REGINAE Sepulchral monument to Princess Maria Clementina Sobieska. Modesti 2007, 221. Bartolotti 1967, 743. Lincoln 1812. Patrignani 1939, 13. Nearly Uncirculated. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 499. Beautiful medal dedicated to the mausoleum erected in the Vatican in honor of the Polish Princess, wife of James Francis Edward Stuart of England known as "the Old Pretender".

Lot # 670 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to1758. Medal 1749 by O. Hamerani on the enrichement of Capitoline Museum. (Silver, 39 mm, 26.12 g, 12 h) BENED•XIV• - PONT•MAX•A•IX Bust of Benedict XIV to right, wearing camauro and mozzetta. Rev. AMPLIORI•BONAR•ARTIVM•INCREMENTO The Genius of the Arts advancing left through a museum, holding victoriola and cornucopiae. On the exergue in two lines, CAPITOLIO PICTVRIS DECORATO. Modesti Annuale 227. Bartolotti E 749. Patrignani, 27b. Patrignani 26. Spink 1829. Somewhat brushed, otherwise, about extremely fine. Rare in silver, only 384 pieces minted. Ex Leu web 27, 9 September 2023, lot 2886. Ex Solidus E-Auction 33, 15 September 2018, lot 183 and ex Ranieri 4, 26 October 2012, lot 819.

Lot # 671 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. Universal Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Silver medal 1750 Year IVB (Jubilee). By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 40.62 mm, 37.73 g). BENED XIV PONT MAX A IVB Bust right with tiara, cope decorated with spirals plant and diamond shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. FLVENT A DEVM OMNES GENTES Façade of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the left side; below in the foreground, the She-Wolf with the Twins in a garden; above, a flying angel with a trumpet holding a plaque on which IN SPLENDORE STELLARVM. Patrignani 1939, 48c. Mazio 467. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Small die break. Extremely Fine. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 509. According to the Catholic Church the Jubilee represents the year of the remission of sins, reconciliation, conversion and sacramental penance.

Lot # 672 - Benedict XIV, Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini of Bologna. Pope from 1740 to 1758. Universal Jubilee of the Catholic Church. Silver medal 1750 Year IVB (Jubilee). By Ottone Hamerani. (Silver, 37.82 mm, 23.49 g). BENEDIC XIV P M A IVB Bust right with tiara, cope decorated with floral spirals and diamond shaped jewel button; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. IN COELO SEMPER ASSISTITVR St. Michael the Archangel radiated, with thunderbolts in hand tramples and casts out Satan. Patrignani 1939, 49a. Small die break on the obverse and small edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 511. According to the Catholic Church the Jubilee represents the year of the remission of sins, reconciliation, conversion and sacramental penance.

Lot # 673 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. The protection and defense of the Jesuit Order from Portugal attack for the management of the colonies in Latin America. Bronze medal undated. By Filippo Cropanese. (Bronze, 43.13 mm, 29.24 g). CLEMENS XIII PONT MAX Bust t left with camauro, mozzetta and stole decorated with spiral and The Holy Spirit emblem; on the shoulder cut, F CROPANESE. Rev. LIBERALITAS REDVX Charity standing, turned right and pouring coins on the ground from a cornucopia and at her right, on the ground, a cornucopia filled with fruits and flowers; in exergue, CONG P D. Patrignani 1939, 33. Mazio 499. Nearly Uncirculated. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 553.

Lot # 674 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. Works to restore the navigability of the Tiber river. Silver annual medal 1763 Year V. By Ferdinando Hamerani. (Silver, 38.83 mm, 23.31 g). CLEMENS XIII PONT M A V Bust left with tiara and cope decorated with floral spirals; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. NAVIGATIONE TYBERIS RESTITVTA The Tiber seated right, holding oar and cornucopia, leans on a vase from which water comes out; next to him, the capitoline She-Wolf; in the background, the course of the river; in exergue, 1763. Modesti 2007, 241. Bartolotti 1967, 763. Patrignani 1939, 16. Mazio 491. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Small edge nicks resulting from a previous mounting, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Only 418 silver specimens minted. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 547.

Lot # 675 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. Works to restore the navigability of the Tiber river. Bronze annual medal 1763 Year V. By Ferdinando Hamerani. (Bronze, 38.50 mm, 21.75 g). CLEMENS XIII PONT M A V Bust left with tiara and cope decorated with floral spirals; on the shoulder cut, HAMERANI. Rev. NAVIGATIONE TYBERIS RESTITVTA The Tiber seated right, holding oar and cornucopia, leans on a vase from which water comes out; next to him, the capitoline She-Wolf; in the background, the course of the river; in exergue, 1763. Modesti 2007, 241. Bartolotti 1967, 763. Patrignani 1939, 16. Mazio, 491. Uncirculated. Rare medal with beautiful patina. Ex Varesi Liburnum auction May 31, 2020, lot 187.

Lot # 676 - Clement XIII, Carlo Rezzonico of Venice. Pope from 1758 to 1769. Medal 1765 by F. Hamerani on the acquisition of the Furietti Centaurs for the Capitoline Museum. (Silver, 39 mm, 21.58 g). CLEMENS - XIII•PONT•M•A•VII Bust of Clement XIII to right, wearing Papal tiara and mantum. Rev. CVRA•PRINCIPIS•AVCTO•MVSÆO CAPITOLINO The Furietti centaurs standing facing before the façade of the Capitoline Museum. On the exergue in two lines, CELEBERRIMIS•ADRIANÆ VILLÆ•ORNAMENTIS. Bartolotti 765. Lincoln 1896. Patrignani 20. Mazio 491. Lightly toned. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine. Ex Leu Web Auction 27, 9 September 2023, lot 2886 and Classical Numismatic Group 118, 13 September 2021, lot 1331. The Furietti Centaurs are a pair of Roman marble centaurs based on Hellenistic models. They were originally dug up by Giuseppe Alessandro Furietti in Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli in 1736, who refused to hand them over to the Vatican and kept them in his private collection instead. When Furietti - now cardinal - passed away in 1765, his heirs sold his Centaurs and the so-called Furietti Mosaic to the Capitoline Museum for a whopping 14,000 scudi, where they are still on display today.

Lot # 677 - Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Possession of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Bronze medal undated (Year II). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 37.60 mm, 21.99 g). PIVS VII PONT MAX Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned by the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, T MERCANDETTI F R. Rev. REFULSIT SOL The sun irradiates the St. Peter's Basilica and Square; in the background, hills; in exergue, PONTIFICAT SOLEMNITER INEUNTE; under the exergue line, to left, T M. Bertuzzi p.103, 16. Patrignani 1930, 4. Mazio 537. Extremely Fine. Double struck in the legend, on the exergual reverse. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 625.

Lot # 678 - Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Restoration of St. Peter Church in Montorio by Bramante. Bronze medal 1807 (Year VIII). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 67.39 mm, 135.15 g). PIVS SEPTIMVS PONTIFEX MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole; under the shoulder cut, MERCANDETTI F R. Rev. DIVO PETRO AD IANICVLVM RESTITVIT A.D. CIↃIↃCCCIV Facade of the church of S. Pietro in Montorio on the Roman hill of Gianicolo; in exergue on three lines, BRAMANTES LAZZARI F MDII T. MERCANDETTI S ROMAE MDCCCVII. Bertuzzi p. 173, 84. Patrignani 1930, 51. Lincoln 2033. Martini 1998, 1001. Turricchia 602. Minimal edge nicks. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 642. This medal does not indicate the year of pontificate but the beginning of the restoration works of the church of S. Peter on Gianicolo hill was in 1804 and the year of engraving of the medal, 1807.

Lot # 679 - Pius VII, Barnaba Chiaramonti of Cesena. Pope from 1800 to 1823. Construction of the Chiaramonti Museum Gallery. Bronze medal 1819 (Year XX). By Tommaso Mercandetti. (Bronze, 68.15 mm, 140.80 g). PIVS VII P M NOVVM CLAVSTRVM SIGNIS AB SE RECVPERATIS COMPARATISQ ASSERVANDIS DESTINATVM A FVNDAMENTIS EREXIT ANNO SACRI PRINCIPATVS XVIII Inscription on eight lines. Rev. The interior of the Chiaramonti Gallery in the Vatican Museum; in exergue, T MERCANDETTI EXECVIT ROMAE MDCCCXIX. Bertuzzi p. 235, 142. Patrignani 1930, 87. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 657. Wonderful perspective of the Gallery where the exhibits are represented in the smallest details.

Lot # 680 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. The Revolutionary movements of 1831-1832. Silver annual medal 1832 Year II. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.32, mm, 32.93 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX A II Bust left with tiara and cope decorated with the scene of the delivery of the keys and floral spirals and diamond shaped jewel button; below the shoulder cut, CERBARA JOSEPH. Rev. Allegory of the Roman Catholic Church, holding spear and shield chasing away a monster; to left, the Tiber river; below, at left the she-wolf and the twins; in the background, St. Peter's and the seven hills of Rome; in exergue, NON PRAEVALEBVNT ADVERSVS EAM; below, CERBARA JOSEPH F. Boccia 28. Bartolotti 1967, 832. Modesti 2009, 300. Patrignani 1929, 16. Rinaldi 27. Attractive iridescent old cabinet tone. Edge nick, otherwise, Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 754.

Lot # 681 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Visit to the Apostolic Hospice of St. Michael in Rome. Bronze medal 1832 Year II. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Bronze, 53.88 mm, 79.77g). MICHAELI PRINCIPI ANGELORVM HOSPITII AP ALVMNI In a rectangular framework, St. Michael with drawn sword stands over the devil in chains; in exergue, GREGORII XVI P M AN II; below, CERBARA IOSEPH FECIT. Rev. O SVMME DVCTOR CAELITVM ORCIQVE TERROR MICHAEL QVI TE PATRONVM COLIMVS FOVE TVERE VINDICA HOSTISQVE FRANGENS IMPETVS SERVES PRECAMVR SOSPITEM DONO SVPERNI NVMINIS ORBI DATVM PONTIFICEM in ten lines. Boccia 29. Patrignani 1929, 17. Nearly Uncirculated. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 756. The image on obverse was taken from a painting by Guido Reni kept in the church of the Cappuccini in Rome.

Lot # 682 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Visit to the Apostolic Hospice of St. Michael in Rome. Bronze medal 1834 (Year IV). By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Bronze, 55.79 mm, 75.77 g). S BENEDICTO COENOBITAR PER OCCID PARENTI Bust of St. Benedict nimbate with joined hands in prayer turning his head left upwards to the Sacred Light; below, CERBARA IOSEPH EXCVD. Rev. S MAURO ABB GREGORIVS XVI ANTEA MAVRVS ABB CAMALD Episode from the life of San Mauro; on the exergual line, CERBARA IOS F; in exergue, IN HOSPITIO APOSTOL AN MDCCCXXXIV. Boccia 54. Patrignani 1929, 31. Martini 1210. Nearly Uncirculated. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 764. Mauro was the name assumed by Bartolomeo Cappellari when he entered the Camaldolese Order at the age of eighteen in St. Michael in Murano.

Lot # 683 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Protection and restoration of ancient monuments. Silver annual medal 1835 Year V. By Giuseppe Girometti. (Silver, 43.61mm, 33.07 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX A V Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with spirals plant; below the shoulder cut, GIROMETTI F. Rev. Perspective view of the temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina mother; in exergue, MONVM VET SERVATA MDCCCXXXV; below, G G. Boccia 64. Bartolotti 1967, 835. Modesti 2009, 303. Patrignani 1929, 36. Small edge nicks, otherwise, Extremely Fine. Nice patina. 2858 silver specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 765. The majestic temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina located in the Roman Forum was restored and transformed into a church, dedicated to S. Lorenzo Martyr and called "in Miranda". Very nice perspective on reverse and high relief.

Lot # 684 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Completion of the two tunnels for the deviation of the course of the Aniene in Tivoli. Extraordinary silver medal 1835, Year V. By Carl Heinrich Lorenz. (Silver, 75.95 mm, 201.70 g). GREGORIVS XVI AVSV ROMANO SACRI PRINCIPATVS ANNO II INCHOAVIT V PERFECIT Panoramic view of the entrance to the two new tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; to right, along the outline, H LORENZ F. Rev. TIBVRTES CATILLO PERFORATO INDVCTO ANIENE SERVATI ANNO DOMINI MDCCCXXXV Panoramic waterfalls view of the two new Aniene exit tunnels at Monte Catillo; to right, part of the city of Tivoli. Boccia 66. Patrignani 1929, 39. Martini 1998, 1215. Small edge nicks. Nearly Uncirculated. Extremely rare silver medal. Ex Negrini auction 32, December 3, 2010, lot 901.

Lot # 685 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Completion of the two tunnels for the deviation of the Aniene course in Tivoli. Extraordinary bronze medal 1835 (Year V). By Carl Heinrich Lorenz. (Bronze, 76.46 mm, 164.20 g). GREGORIVS XVI AVSV ROMANO SACRI PRINCIPATVS ANNO II INCHOAVIT V PERFECIT Panoramic view of the entrance to the two new tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; to right, along the outline, H LORENZ F. Rev. TIBVRTES CATILLO PERFORATO INDVCTO ANIENE SERVATI ANNO DOMINI MDCCCXXXV Panoramic waterfall view of the two new exit tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; upwards mountains and part of the city of Tivoli to right. Boccia 66. Patrignani 1929, 39. Martini 1998, 1215. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 769.

Lot # 686 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Completion of the two tunnels for the deviation of the Aniene course in Tivoli. Bronze medal 1835 (Year V). By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Bronze, 67.79 mm,197.41 g). PROVID GREGORII XVI PERFOSSA CATILLI RVPE ALVEVS ANIENI AVERTENDO DVPLEX APERTVS Allegorical figure of the river Aniene reclining with cornucopia; in front, panoramic view of the entrance to the two new tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; in exergue, CERBARA IOSEPH F ANNO 1836. Rev. OPVS BIENNIO ANTE INCHOATVM ANNO MDCCCXXXV ABSOLVTVM Panoramic waterfalls view of the two new exit tunnels of the Aniene at Monte Catillo; upwards mountains and part of the city of Tivoli to right; below to left, CERBARA IOSEPH F. Boccia 67. Patrignani 1929, 37. Martini 1998, 1214. RZ 624. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. The medal, as reported in the obverse, was engraved in 1836, reporting the same event as the Lorenz specimen.

Lot # 687 - Gregory XVI, Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of Belluno. Pope from 1831 to 1846. Extension and renovation of the port of Civitavecchia. Silver annual medal 1836 Year VI. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.50 mm, 32.48 g). GREGORIVS XVI PONT MAX AN VI Bust left with zucchetto and cope adorned with grapes and ears of grain and showy jewel button representing the Holy Spirit; below the shoulder cut, CERBARA IOSEPH F. Rev. CENTVMCELL VRBE AMPLIFICATA Turreted allegorical female figure of Civitavecchia seated on the left, indicating the new pier; in exergue, PORTV REDDITO TVTIORE; below, IOSE CERBARA EXCVD. Boccia 76. Bartolotti 1967, 836. Modesti 2009, 304. Patrignani 1929, 42. Small edge nick. Nearly Uncirculated. 2897 silver specimens minted.

Lot # 688 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The Pope exile in Gaeta. Bronze medal 1848 minted in Naples. By Scipione Catenacci. (Bronze, 57.62 mm, 80.78 g). PIO IX P O M FERDINANDO II RE DEL REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE 1848 Busts of Pius IX, with mozzetta, zucchetto and stole decorated with The Holy Spirit and papal insigna, and Ferdinand II, in high-uniform, side by side to right; below the busts, CATENACCI FECE. Rev. L'ARMATA NAPOLITANA A MEMORIA DELL'ESULE PIO IN GAETA SACRAVA AL SUO AMATO RE Detailed and protruding view of the fortress with ramparts of Gaeta; on the exergual line, S CATENACCI FECE; in exergue, 26 NOVEMBRE. Bartolotti 1988, p. 66, III – n. 4. D'Auria 2006, 217. Ricciardi 190. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 832. Medal issued at the request of the Bourbon Army Command, commemorating the exile of Pius IX in Gaeta.

Lot # 689 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Escape of the Pope to Gaeta. Bronze medal of maximum module undated, but 1848-Year III. By Nicola Cerbara. (Bronze, 82.35 mm, 230.41 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with The Pope Insignia, the Dove and grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. Panoramic view of Gaeta from the Cappuccini hill; in the background, the port and the castle. With decorative convex ring in relief, inside the frame. Bartolotti 1971, 3. Bartolotti 1988, p. 352, SD-42/a. D'Auria 233 var. Ricciardi 199 var. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare medal, minted in very few specimens (this is the only specimen that has been auctioned off in recent decades). Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Milan auction 68, December 4, 2012, lot 283 (sold for Eur 3750). The medal was minted in Rome when Pius IX came back. It is probably the prototype of the medal struck in gold and distributed as a gift to the diplomats who helped and accompanied the Pope to Gaeta and contributed to his restoration to power in Rome. The minting of this medal with a decorative rounded ring in relief is probably due to the use of a pair of dies that Cerbara had kept for himself and which he used privately. Unfortunately it is impossible to establish their number. He probably used (but there is no supporting documentation) a Florentine establishment for these bronze private restrikes.

Lot # 690 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. For the hospitality of Pope Pius IX in Naples. Bronze medal 1849 minted in Naples. By Luigi Arnuad and Andrea Cariello. (Bronze, 67.09 mm, 171.08 g). PIO IX P O M FERD II REX APVD SE HOSPITANTI Pius IX, with tiara, stole and cape and holding an olivebranch, is sitting on the throne to left and blessing the city of Naples; in the background, the Royal Palace and the Basilica of St. Francis of Paola; in exergue, T ARNAUD INV – A CARIELLO FECIT; below, D CICCARELLI M P. Rev. The Archangel Gabriel radiated, standing with Cross and an olive branch; under his feet the Hydra of the revolution. At sides, two pedestals with the insignia of the Papal State and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies; on their bases, the inscription, T. ARNAUD INV at left and L.ARNAUD F at right; in the background, view of the gulf of Naples with a boat quietly sailing and Vesuvius erupting; in exergue, PACE RESTITVTA PATRIS CHRISTIANORVM ADVENTV FELIX NEAPOLIS MDCCCXLIX on four lines; below, D CICCARELLI M P. Bartolotti 1988, p. 71, III – n. 11. D'Auria 2006, 222. Ricciardi 194. Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 834. Medal issued to commemorate the stay of Pius IX in the Kingdom of Naples.

Lot # 691 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Silver annual medal 1851 Year VI. By Giuseppe Cerbara. (Silver, 43.28 mm, 34.39 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX ANNO VI Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, GIUS CERBARA F. Rev. View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with three rows of arches; at sides, flowered rocky frame; in exergue, ALBANO ET ARICIA PONTE CONJVNCTIS MDCCCLI. Bartolotti 1988, p. 101, VI – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 851. Modesti 2009, 318. Donini p. 291-295. Lincoln 2270. Nearly Uncirculated. Beautiful iridescent patina. 3074 silver specimens minted The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia, the ancient city already mentioned in the times of Tarquinius Superbus. The grandiose viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly spans a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was rebuilt in 1947. (from F. Bartolotti) (cf. Donini - cited).

Lot # 692 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Gilt bronze annual medal 1851 Year VI. Engraver Giuseppe Cerbara. (Gilted bronze, 43.20 mm, 36.71 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX ANNO VI Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia and The Holy Spirit; below the bust, GIUS CERBARA F. Rev. View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with three rows of arches; at sides, flowered rocky frame; in exergue, ALBANO ET ARICIA PONTE CONJVNCTIS MDCCCLI. Bartolotti 1988, p. 101, VI – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 851. Modesti 2009, 318. Donini p. 291-295. Lincoln 2270. Uncirculated. Rare. The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia, the ancient city already mentioned in the times of Tarquinius Superbus. The grandiose viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly spans a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was rebuilt in 1947. (from F. Bartolotti) (cf. Donini - cited).

Lot # 693 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Restoration of the papal altar in St. John in Lateran. Silver medal of maximum module 1851 Year VI. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silver, 82.10 mm, 257,35 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with the pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAE LATERAN ALTARE MAX AD VETEREM FORMAM RESTIT AC SPLENDIDIORI CVLTV INSTAVR Interior view of St. John in Lateran with the restored high altar beneath Gothic baldacchino; in exergue, AN D MDCCCLI; below, G. BIANCHI. Mazio 693. Bartolotti 1971, 4. Bartolotti 1988, p. 103, VI – n. 7. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine/Uncirculated. Extremely rare. Ex UBS 82, 20 January 2009, lot 1949 (sold for 1900 CHF) The medal was minted to commemorate the restoration of the altar of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. John in Laterano. Bartolotti asserts at page 23: " I have never seen this medal even in silver".

Lot # 694 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Restoration of the papal altar in St. John in Lateran. Bronze medal of maximum module 1851 Year VI. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.40 mm, 259.21 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the dove, the pope insigna and spirals plant; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAE LATERAN ALTARE MAX AD VETEREM FORMAM RESTIT AC SPLENDIDIORI CVLTV INSTAVR Interior view of St. John in Lateran with the restored high altar beneath Gothic baldacchino; in exergue, AN D MDCCCLI; below, G. BIANCHI. Bartolotti 1971, 4. Bartolotti 1988, p. 103, VI – n. 7. Extremely Fine. Nearly Uncirculated. Ex Negrini 32, December 3, 2010, lot 908. The medal was minted to commemorate the restoration of the altar of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. John in Lateran.

Lot # 695 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Restoration of the monuments on the Appian Way. Silver annual medal 1852 Year VII. By Bonfiglio Zaccagnini. (Silver 43.58 mm, 32.85 g). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO VII Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope Insignia, The Malta Cross, The Body and Blood of Christ and the Holy Spirit; under the shoulder cut, BONFIL ZACCAGNINI INC Rev. VIA APPIA RESTITVTA St. Sebastian lying down and pierced by arrows; in the background, the Ancient Appian Way with its sepulchral monuments; in evidence to right, the church of St. Sebastian, to left, the tomb of Cecilia Metella. In exergue, A TEMP S SEBASTIANI PX M AD BOVILLAS; below, B ZACCAGNINI FECIT. Bartolotti 1988, p. 107, VII – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 852. Modesti 2009, 319. Lincoln 2271. Nearly Extremely Fine. Nice patina. 3068 silver specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 839. The medal refers to the renovation works carried out on the Ancient Appian Way and to the restorations made on some of its most important monuments.

Lot # 696 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope, 1846-1878. Uniface painted bronze plaque 1853 with gilt legend. By Luigi Arnaud. (Bronze, 93.50 mm, 32.70 g). PIO IX PONT MASSIMO PRINCIPE OTTIMO 1853. Bust left wearing cap, mozzetta and stole; below the bust cut, LUIGI ARNAUD SCOLPI’ DAL VERO NEL 1849. Nearly Uncirculated. For the minting of this extremely rare plaque the same obverse die was used as for the medal depicted in the volume of F. Bartolotti, "Medaglie e decorazioni di Pio IX 1846-1878", Rimini 1988, p. 111, year VII, n. 14.

Lot # 697 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Reconstruction of the St. Paul Basilica. Undated gilt bronze medal. By Giuseppe Girometti. (Gilted bronze, 50.84 mm, 65.61 g). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with arabesques. Rev. St. Paul Basilica gutted by fire with rubble in foreground. In exergue, BASILIC S PAVLI EX INCENDIO XV IVL MDCCCXXIII; below, GIROMETTI FEC. Bartolotti 1988, p. 352-353, SD – n. 43/a. Extremely Fine. Rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008, lot 892. The reverse refers to the burning of St. Paul Basilica in 1823. The Church was completely rebuilt in 1854.

Lot # 698 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Bronze medal of maximum module 1854 Year IX. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.50 mm, 275.72 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS ARICIAE CLIVI PERICVLO SVBLATO View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with the three rows of arches; in the background, the Lazio hills; in the foreground, between fields and paths, the old road that climbs and leads to the town of Ariccia; in exergue, VIA INGENTI MOLITIONE ARCVBVS IMPOSITA COMMEANTIVM SECVRITATI ANNO MDCCCLIV; below, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 9. Bartolotti 1988, p. 129, IX – n. 9. Donini p. 296-297. Small edge nick to reverse, otherwise, nearly uncirculated. Scarce. Ex Nomisma auction 47, April 13, 2013, lot 1851. The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia. The imposing viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly crosses a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was reconstructed in 1947. (See F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 699 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Construction of the Ariccia bridge. Gilt bronze medal of maximum module 1854 Year IX. By Nicola Cerbara and Giuseppe Bianchi. (Gilded bronze, 81.95 mm, 270.64 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F; all within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Rev. PROVIDENTIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS ARICIAE CLIVI PERICVLO SVBLATO View of the imposing bridge of Ariccia with the three rows of arches; in the background, the Lazio hills; in the foreground, between fields and paths, the old road that climbs and leads to the Ariccia town; in exergue, VIA INGENTI MOLITIONE ARCVBVS IMPOSITA COMMEANTIVM SECVRITATI ANNO MDCCCLIV; below, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 9. Bartolotti 1988, p. 129, IX – n. 9. Donini p. 296-297. Nearly uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Ranieri auction 13, November 10, 2018, lot 101. The medal commemorates the construction of this extremely important work which came to connect the town of Albano Laziale with Ariccia. The imposing viaduct with three rows of arches, 300 meters long and 59 high, which boldly crosses a valley formed by an extinct volcanic crater, was designed by the architect Giuseppe Bartolini. The works begun in 1847, ended in 1853 and the inauguration was carried out by the Pope on October 12, 1854. The bridge, destroyed on June 3, 1944 during the Second World War, was reconstructed in 1947. (See F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 700 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Inauguration of the first pontifical railway. Silver annual medal 1857 Year XII. By Pietro Girometti. (Silver, 43.39 mm, 34.19 g). PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS AN XII Bust right with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole adorned with the Immaculate Conception and the Pope insignia; under the bust cut, P G F. Rev. PROVIDENTIA P M FERREA VIA ROMAM PROVINCIIS JVNGI CVRAVIT Steam locomotive with an angel sitting on top, holding a caduceus and indicating the railroad tracks; in the background on the left, St. Peter's Basilica, hinting at the city of Rome; in exergue, AN MDCCCLVI; below, P GIROMETTI F. Bartolotti 1988, p. 161, XII – n. 1. Bartolotti 1967, 857. Modesti 2009, 324. Lincoln 2284. Toned. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare, 3221 silver specimens minted. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 849. This beautiful medal commemorates the opening of the first section of the papal railway, Rome-Frascati which took place on July 6, 1856. Unfortunately, the pontifical railway was short-lived, not only due to the delay with which the construction works of the first section were executed, but also because in the meantime a good part of the ecclesiastical territories ended up annexed to the newly formed Kingdom of Italy and the companies entrusted with the construction of the various railway sections had to renegotiate the concessions, where possible, with the new Italian government.

Lot # 701 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The reconstruction of St. Paul Basilica. Silver medal of maximum module 1861 (Year IX). By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silver, 82.26 mm, 273.94 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with figure of the Church sitting and holding cross and chalice within scrolled folder and The Holy Spirit; under the bust, I BIANCHI F. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC MDCCCLIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, reconstructed in 1854; below, on the right side of the floor, I BIANCHI F; in exergue, AL POLETTI ARCH INV. Bartolotti 1971, 7. Bartolotti 1988, p. 136-137, IX – n. 25/a. With red leather original case adorned on the cover by gilted decorations with plants, flowers and chains, all imprinted on leather. Medal with sharp and accurate details. Nearly Uncirculated. Scarce. Ex Thesaurus auction 8, November 11, 2012, lot 1771. The medal was issued in 1861 when Giuseppe Bianchi had the "incidatur" for the minting of a new obverse, to replace the one created in 1852 by Cerbara, which had been in use for a decade. With the new obverse combined with the splendid reverse of the Basilica of St. Paul, which he had already engraved in 1854, Giuseppe Bianchi finally had a medal of his own. This extraordinary medal introduces us, with a fascinating perspective panorama, into the sumptuous and quiet beauty of the central nave. It seems incredible, but with a normal lens every detail appears: the mosaics of the apse and the triumphal arch, details of the ciborium and of the Confession, of capitals, of large windows, of the magnificent ceiling and even the portraits of the Popes lined up, on the side walls, above the colonnade (From F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 702 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The rebuilding of Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Bronze medal of maximum module 1861 Year IX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.20 mm, 267.16 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with figure of the Church sitting and holding cross and chalice within scrolled folder and The Holy Spirit; under the bust, I BIANCHI F. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC MDCCCLIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, reconstructed in 1854. Below, on the right side of the floor, I BIANCHI F; in exergue, AL POLETTI ARCH INV. Bartolotti 1971, 7. Bartolotti 1988, p. 136-137, IX – n. 25/a. Medal with sharp and accurate details. Extremely Fine. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 844. The medal was issued in 1861 when Giuseppe Bianchi had the "incidatur" for the minting of a new obverse, to replace the one created in 1852 by Cerbara, which had been in use for a decade. With the new obverse combined with the splendid reverse of the Basilica of St. Paul, which he had already engraved in 1854, Giuseppe Bianchi finally had a medal of his own. This extraordinary medal introduces us, with a fascinating perspective panorama, into the sumptuous and quiet beauty of the central nave. It seems incredible, but with a normal lens every detail appears: the mosaics of the apse and the triumphal arch, details of the ciborium and of the Confession, of capitals, of large windows, of the magnificent ceiling and even the portraits of the Popes lined up, on the side walls, above the colonnade (See F. Bartolotti).

Lot # 703 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Rebuilding of the Basilica of S. Paolo. Bronze medal of maximum module 1865 Year XX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.09 mm, 302 g). PIVS IX P M FRONTEM ET PRONAVM BASILICAE PAVLI APOSTOLI AB INCENDIO NOBILIVS RESTITVIT Façade of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls with view of the portico; in exergue, AN MDCCCLXV; below, AL POLETTI ARCH INV and I BIANCHI S. Rev. PIVS IX P M BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC MDCCCLIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, reconstructed in 1854. Below, on the right side of the floor, I BIANCHI F; in exergue, AL POLETTI ARCH INV. Bartolotti 1971, 15. Bartolotti 1988, p. 231-232, XX – n. 7. An impressive medal, boldly struck in high relief. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 875. The medal commemorates the rebuilding of the Basilica of St. Paul which the fire in 1823 had almost completely destroyed. The majestic facade, covered with precious mosaics and preceeded by an impressive quadriportico with Corinthian granite columns, is combined with the splendid reverse of the Basilica of St. Paul already engraved in 1854 by Bianchi.

Lot # 704 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Bronze medal of maximum module 1869 Year XXIV. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.26 mm, 273.46 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust to left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust cut, I BIANCHI S. Rev. PROSPECTVS INTERIOR BASILICAE VATICANAE DEO SACRAE IN HONOREM BEATI PETRI PR AP Interior of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the nave with Bernini's bronze canopy at the back; in exergue, I EQ BIANCHI DELIN ET SCVL AN MDCCCLXIX. Bartolotti 1971, 16. Bartolotti 1988, p. 264, XXIV – n. 9. An impressive medal, boldly struck in high relief. Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex Tkalec, May 7, 2008 part II, lot 885. The medal was issued in conjunction with the opening of the Vatican Council convened by Pius IX and inaugurated with a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's on December 8 of that same year but the Council was then suspended due to political events on December 20, 1870. (See F. Bartolotti). This is the third medal of maximum module belonging to the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.

Lot # 705 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Silvered bronze medal of maximum module 1869 Year XXIV. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silvered bronze, 82.06 mm, 268.93 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust, I BIANCHI S. Rev. PROSPECTVS INTERIOR BASILICAE VATICANAE DEO SACRAE IN HONOREM BEATI PETRI PR AP Interior of St. Peter's Basilica seen from the nave with Bernini's bronze canopy at the back; in exergue, I EQ BIANCHI DELIN ET SCVL AN MDCCCLXIX. Bartolotti 1971, 16. Bartolotti 1988, p. 264, XXIV – n. 9. An impressive medal, boldly struck in high relief. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare. Ex Nomisma mail auction, 25 June 2008, lot 1271. The medal was issued in conjunction with the opening of the Vatican Council convened by Pius IX and inaugurated with a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's on December 8 of that same year, but the Council was then suspended due to political events on December 20, 1870. (See F. Bartolotti). This is the third medal of maximum module belonging to the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.

Lot # 706 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Uniface gilt bronze medal of maximum module. By Nicola Cerbara. (Gilted bronze, 81.53 mm, 316.50 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX Bust to left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the Dove, grapes and plant spirals; below the bust, NIC CERBARA F. All within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Cfr. Bartolotti 1971 n. 1–11 (with rev.). Nearly Uncirculated. Ex ArtCoins Roma/Bertolami auction 5, May 14, 2012, lot 1268. As for the minting of this medal, the obverse executed by the engraver Nicola Cerbara was used in all his maximum module medals representing Pius IX.

Lot # 707 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. The new Confession in St. Mary Major. Bronze medal of maximum module 1874 Year XXIX. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Bronze, 82.14 mm, 266.86 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX AN XXIX Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; under the bust, I BIANCHI S. Rev. HYPOGEVM LIBERIANVM DESCENSV ADDITO AREAQVE IN INTROITVM APERTA PERFECTVM ET EXORNATVM A MDCCCLXIV Interior of the Basilica of St. Mary Major with the altar of the Confession; below to left, near the edge of the floor, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 19. Bartolotti 1988, p. 310-311, XXIX – n. 3. Small nicks to the edge, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Very rare. Ex ACR 7, 10 May 2013, lot 2547. This maximum module medal concludes the series of the interiors of the four Patriarchal Roman Basilicas. The date on the reverse refers to the solemn consecration of the altar which took place on April 17, 1864. As with the others, also this extraordinary medal shows us a fascinating perspective panorama, with spectacular depth even in the smallest details.

Lot # 708 - Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti of Senigallia. Pope from 1846 to 1878. Monument to the Blessed Virgin in Piazza di Spagna. Silver medal of maximum module 1876 Year XXXI. By Giuseppe Bianchi. (Silver, 82.24 mm, 285.81 g). PIVS IX PONT MAX SACRI PRINC A XXXI Bust left with zucchetto, mozzetta and stole decorated with the Pope insignia, the radiated Cross and floral spirals; below the bust cut, I BIANCHI S. Rev. MARIAE D N OB MEMORIAM DECRETI QVO PIVS IX P M IMMAC IPSIVS CONCEPTVM FIDE CATH CREDENDVM INDIXIT VI ID DEC A MDCCCLIV View of the column erected in Piazza di Spagna in honor of the B.V. Immaculate; to right, the palace of the Spanish Embassy; in the background, the palace of the Propaganda Fide. In exergue, A MDCCCLXXVI; below, I BIANCHI S. Bartolotti 1971, 20. Bartolotti 1988, p. 322, XXXI – n. 3. With coeval light-purple leather original case with gilded pope's coat of arms, flowers and spirals decorations imprinted on the cover. Attractive old cabinet tone with some light iridescence. Two small nicks on the obverse, otherwise, Nearly Uncirculated. Extremely rare. Ex Varesi auction 54, November 18, 2009, lot 1812. Medal of maximum module minted in memory of the erection in Piazza di Spagna of the column dedicated to the B.V. Immaculate. The column had been found during excavations in Campo Marzio in 1777, but only 77 years later, with the decision of Pius IX to erect a sacred monument to the Virgin, in perennial memory of the dogma he defined as the Immaculate Conception (1854), it was decided to reuse it. The project for the monumental execution of the work was entrusted to the architect Luigi Poletti (see F. Bartolotti).