Bernini Medal of Pope Alexandar VII Chigi

Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Medal of Pope Alexandar VII Chigi
Mid-17th Century

Italian sculptor, painter, and architect, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, designed this bronze portrait medallion commemorating Pope Alexandar VII Chigi, who served as the Pope from 7April 1655 to his death in 1667. Alexander was interested in architecture and supported various urban projects in Rome. He also wrote poetry and patronized artists who expandedthe decoration of churches, which is probably how he came to know and commission Bernini to design his medal. One side of the round medal reveals his portrait in profile, whilethe other features the legend of Androclus and the Lion at the moment the lion suddenly cowers and spares the life of a condemned slave who once pulled a thorn from its foot. Thecowering lion symbolizes Rome's thankful remembrance of the pope's courageous leadership during the plague of 1656-1657; an inscription on a scroll proclaims "The beast, too,remembers the kindness".

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1909 Spanish Commemorative Medal

[UNATTRIBUTED] BRONZE COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL : ESPOSIZONE NAZIONALE ESTIVA LIVORNO, 1909.

South America
Commemorative medal : Esposizone Nazionale Estiva Livorno, 1909
Bronze
2-1/4 inches
Unsigned.

Excellent condition.

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Gerald Ford Inaugural Medal Set

Gerald Ford: Cased Set of Inaugural Medals.
Cased set of official inaugural medals produced by Danbury Mint, including 24kt gold on pure silver, pure silver in proof finish, pure silver in antique finish and solid bronze.Sold with accompanying literature/sales sheet from Danbury Mint from time of issue.

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