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1709 Vatican
by regandon on 09 Nov, 2010 17:46
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Pope Clemens XI (1700-1721). Minted in 1709 (AN8) "The Vatican leading, of the pope processions to the peace foundation between France and Austria" PORTAVERVNT TABERNACVLVM FOEDERIS Procession with banner representing the Savior, led to shoulder from faithful and I continue from the Pontiff and monks; in exergue, MDCCIX This is very scarce and historical medal. I will get a better pic of it now that I have good lighting for doing macro on the way. This piece is red and is toned very nicely.
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Reply #1
by JRocco on 09 Nov, 2010 20:41
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Hi regandon,
Very nice medal.
I believe this is Spink 1636
I could look at Papal Medals all day and all night long.
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Reply #2
by regandon on 09 Nov, 2010 21:00
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Thanks JRocco. Its 40mm, and the rev. has very nice detail. I have a few more on the way from the reign of Clemens VIII (1592-1605).
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Reply #3
by Larry on 10 Nov, 2010 09:31
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An excellent medal and super photos. : )
Congratulations. : )
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Reply #4
by regandon on 10 Nov, 2010 16:24
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Thanks Larry
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Reply #5
by regandon on 10 Nov, 2010 20:20
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A little info. about the engraver of this medal.
Ottone Hamerani (1694–1768), also known as Otto Hamerani, was an Italian medallist.
Hamerani was born in Rome, Italy, the son of another medallist Giovanni Hamerani. He worked with several popes, and was named Master of the Mint at Rome from 1734 until his death in 1768.
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